CN101450549B - Refill unit for filling ink storage of printer assemble - Google Patents
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- CN101450549B CN101450549BCN2008101851388ACN200810185138ACN101450549BCN 101450549 BCN101450549 BCN 101450549BCN 2008101851388 ACN2008101851388 ACN 2008101851388ACN 200810185138 ACN200810185138 ACN 200810185138ACN 101450549 BCN101450549 BCN 101450549B
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Abstract
Translated fromChineseDescription
Translated fromChinese本申请是申请人“西尔弗布鲁克研究有限公司”于2004年12月20日提交的、申请号为200480040775.6、名称为“具有负压墨存储器的墨盒单元”的发明专利申请的分案申请。This application is a divisional application of the invention patent application with the application number 200480040775.6 and the name "ink cartridge unit with negative pressure ink storage" submitted by the applicant "Silverbrook Research Co., Ltd." on December 20, 2004.
技术领域technical field
本发明涉及打印机，特别是喷墨打印机。本发明的具体方面涉及用于打印机的墨盒、打印头设计及维护，以及打印机操作的其它方面。The present invention relates to printers, especially inkjet printers. Particular aspects of the invention relate to ink cartridges for printers, printhead design and maintenance, and other aspects of printer operation.
背景技术Background technique
下列申请已由本申请人与本申请同时提交：The following applications have been filed concurrently with this application by the present applicant:
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在此引入这些共同待决申请所公开的内容以供参考。上述申请分别以其档案号表示出，一旦分配了申请号之后，这些档案号将以申请号替代。The disclosures of these co-pending applications are incorporated herein by reference. The above applications are identified by their respective reference numbers which will be replaced by application numbers once assigned.
由本发明的申请人或受让人提交的下述专利或专利申请在此引入以供参考。The following patents or patent applications filed by the applicant or assignee of the present invention are hereby incorporated by reference.
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背景技术Background technique
传统上，大多数市售的喷墨打印机具有打印引擎，其形成为打印机整体结构和设计的一部分。在这方面，打印机单元的体部一般构造成容纳打印头和相关的介质传送机构，并且这些特征都集成到打印机单元中。Traditionally, most commercially available inkjet printers have a print engine that forms part of the printer's overall structure and design. In this regard, the body of the printer unit is generally configured to house the printhead and associated media transport mechanism, and these features are integrated into the printer unit.
特别是在具有这样的打印头的喷墨打印机中更是如此，其中随着介质以小的步长穿过打印机单元，打印头在该介质上作往复运动。在此情形下，往复式打印头一般安装到打印机单元的体部上，使得其可在介质输入辊和介质输出辊之间的打印机单元的宽度上来回移动，该介质输入辊和介质输出辊形成了打印机单元结构的一部分。由此打印机单元，可取下打印头以对其进行替换，然而打印引擎的其它部分，例如介质传送辊、控制电路和维护站，一般固定在打印机单元内，于是不替换整个打印机单元就不能替换这些部分。This is especially true in inkjet printers having a printhead that reciprocates over the media as it passes through the printer unit in small steps. In this case, the reciprocating printhead is typically mounted to the body of the printer unit such that it can move back and forth across the width of the printer unit between a media input roller and a media output roller that form a part of the printer unit structure. From this printer unit, the printhead can be removed to replace it, however other parts of the print engine, such as the media transport rollers, control circuitry and maintenance station, are typically fixed within the printer unit, so these cannot be replaced without replacing the entire printer unit part.
除了固定在其设计构造中之外，采用往复式打印头的打印机单元相当慢，特别是当执行全色和/或照片质量的打印任务时更是如此。这是因为以下事实：打印头必须连续地在静止介质上来回移动而将墨附装在介质表面上，并且打印头可能需要多行(swath)的运动才能打印出附装图像的一条线。In addition to being fixed in its design configuration, printer units employing reciprocating printheads are rather slow, especially when performing full-color and/or photo-quality print jobs. This is due to the fact that the printhead must continuously move back and forth across the stationary media to deposit the ink on the surface of the media, and it may take swaths of motion for the printhead to print a single line of the attached image.
最近，已经可提供一种打印头，该打印头在打印介质的整个宽度上延伸，使得当介质被传送通过打印头时打印头可以保持静止。所述系统极大地提高了打印速度，因为打印头不再需要进行多行的运动才能够附装打印出图像的一条线，而是随着介质的高速通过，打印头就可将墨附装在介质上。所述打印头可以以接近60页/分钟的速度进行全彩色1600dpi的打印，该速度对于传统的喷墨打印机来说是不可能获得的。More recently, it has been possible to provide a printhead that extends across the full width of the print medium so that the printhead can remain stationary as the medium is conveyed past the printhead. The system greatly improves the printing speed, because the print head no longer needs to perform multiple lines of motion to attach a single line of the printed image, but as the medium passes through at high speed, the print head can attach the ink to the on the medium. The print head can perform full-color 1600dpi printing at a speed close to 60 pages per minute, which is impossible for conventional inkjet printers.
所述页宽打印头一般需要高精度和高速的纸张运动，由此，整个打印引擎(打印头、纸张处理机构和控制电路等)必须因此构造成确保高质量的输出。Such pagewide printheads typically require high precision and high speed paper movement, whereby the entire print engine (printhead, paper handling mechanism and control circuitry, etc.) must therefore be configured to ensure high quality output.
因此，需要提供一种打印引擎，其具有页宽打印头，该打印引擎能够容易地放置在打印机单元的标准体部内，并且构造成确保打印引擎的所有必需部件都构造成确保可以一致、高速地打印。Accordingly, there is a need to provide a print engine having a pagewide printhead that can be easily placed within the standard body of a printer unit and configured to ensure that all necessary components of the print engine are configured to ensure consistent, high-speed printing Print.
发明内容Contents of the invention
在第一方面，本发明提供一种用于喷墨打印机的墨盒单元，该墨盒单元包括：In a first aspect, the present invention provides an ink cartridge unit for an inkjet printer, the ink cartridge unit comprising:
墨存储室和供墨系统，该供墨系统用于连接到具有一组墨喷嘴的打印头组件；其中an ink storage chamber and an ink supply system for connection to a printhead assembly having a set of ink nozzles; wherein
该墨存储室具有可变的存储空间和可移动的壁部，该壁部被偏置以扩大该可变的存储空间而在其内产生负压。The ink storage chamber has a variable storage space and a movable wall biased to expand the variable storage space to generate a negative pressure therein.
在没有负压的情况下，墨弯液面会从喷嘴凸出。该弯液面将其自身‘固定(pin)’在喷嘴孔的边缘并且可能足够坚固而阻止墨泄漏。然而，纸张灰尘或其它污物将会最终阻止凸出的弯液面将其自身固定在喷嘴边缘上，从而发生泄漏。墨存储空间中的负压使得该弯液面反向缩到喷嘴孔中。由于弯液面不凸出到喷嘴外部，喷嘴表面上的纸张灰尘不会破坏表面张力而引起泄漏。In the absence of negative pressure, the ink meniscus protrudes from the nozzle. The meniscus 'pins' itself at the edge of the nozzle orifice and may be strong enough to prevent ink from leaking. However, paper dust or other contamination will eventually prevent the raised meniscus from securing itself on the nozzle edge, and a leak will occur. Negative pressure in the ink storage space causes the meniscus to retract back into the nozzle orifice. Since the meniscus does not protrude outside the nozzle, paper dust on the nozzle surface does not break surface tension and cause leakage.
在一些实施方式中，墨存储室具有相对的壁部，所述壁部由柔性壁装置连接而限定可变的墨存储空间；使得其中一个相对的壁部是可移动的并被偏置而扩大该可变的墨存储空间。相对的壁部可由恒力弹簧来偏置。In some embodiments, the ink storage chamber has opposing wall portions joined by flexible wall means to define a variable ink storage space; such that one of the opposing wall portions is movable and biased to expand The variable ink storage space. The opposing wall portions may be biased by a constant force spring.
可选地，打印头组件固定到墨盒单元以可取下并可替换。在另一可选形式中，打印头组件是页宽打印头组件。Optionally, the printhead assembly is secured to the cartridge unit so as to be removable and replaceable. In another optional form, the printhead assembly is a pagewide printhead assembly.
可选地，墨存储室具有相对的壁部，所述壁部由柔性壁装置连接而限定可变的墨存储空间；使得其中一个相对的壁部是可移动的并被偏置而扩大该可变的墨存储空间。Optionally, the ink storage chamber has opposing wall portions connected by flexible wall means to define a variable ink storage space; such that one of the opposing wall portions is movable and biased to expand the variable ink storage space. Changing ink storage space.
可选地，相对的壁部可由恒力弹簧来偏置。Alternatively, the opposing wall portions may be biased by a constant force spring.
可选地，打印头组件固定到墨盒单元以可取下并可替换。Optionally, the printhead assembly is secured to the cartridge unit so as to be removable and replaceable.
可选地，打印头组件是页宽打印头组件。Optionally, the printhead assembly is a pagewide printhead assembly.
在另一方面，提供一种墨盒单元，其中：In another aspect, a cartridge unit is provided, wherein:
负压墨存储室具有用于容纳再充墨单元以供填充该存储室的接口，该接口具有偏置到其关闭位置的入口阀；并且该再充墨单元包括：The negative pressure ink storage chamber has an interface for receiving a refill unit for filling the storage chamber, the interface having an inlet valve biased to its closed position; and the refill unit comprising:
体部，其容纳有一些墨；a body containing some ink;
接合结构，其用于可松开地接合到该接口；和engaging structure for releasably engaging to the interface; and
入口阀致动器，其用于当该再充墨单元接合到该墨接口时打开入口阀，使得该体部中的墨与该墨存储室流体连通。An inlet valve actuator for opening the inlet valve when the ink refill unit is engaged to the ink interface such that the ink in the body is in fluid communication with the ink storage chamber.
在另一方面，提供一种墨盒单元，其中：In another aspect, a cartridge unit is provided, wherein:
该负压墨存储室具有用于容纳再充墨单元以供填充该墨存储室的接口，该接口具有常闭的入口阀及常开的出口阀，二者都与该墨存储室流体连通；并且the negative pressure ink storage chamber has an interface for receiving a refill unit for filling the ink storage chamber, the interface having a normally closed inlet valve and a normally open outlet valve, both in fluid communication with the ink storage chamber; and
该再充墨单元包括：The refill unit includes:
体部，其容纳有一些墨；和a body containing some ink; and
对接部分，其具有墨出口和阀致动器结构，该对接部分在使用时可松开地接合到该接口以致动该入口阀和出口阀，于是由于该墨存储室中的负压，墨盒由来自该体部的墨填充。a docking portion, which has an ink outlet and valve actuator structure, which in use is releasably engaged to the interface to actuate the inlet and outlet valves, whereby the ink cartridge is activated by the negative pressure in the ink storage chamber Ink fills from the body.
在另一方面，提供一种墨盒单元，其中：In another aspect, a cartridge unit is provided, wherein:
该负压墨存储室设置成由该再充墨单元经过常开的出口阀填充；并且the negative pressure ink storage chamber is arranged to be filled by the ink refill unit through a normally open outlet valve; and
该再充墨单元包括：The refill unit includes:
体部，其容纳有一些墨；a body containing some ink;
接合结构，其用于可松开地接合到该墨存储室；和engaging structure for releasably engaging to the ink storage chamber; and
出口阀致动器，其用于当该再充墨单元接合到该墨存储室时关闭出口阀。an outlet valve actuator for closing the outlet valve when the ink refill unit is engaged to the ink storage chamber.
在另一方面，提供一种墨盒单元，其中：In another aspect, a cartridge unit is provided, wherein:
该墨存储室设置成由再充墨单元填充；和the ink storage chamber is arranged to be filled by an ink refill unit; and
该再充墨单元包括：The refill unit includes:
体部，其容纳有一些墨；a body containing some ink;
墨出口；和ink export; and
增压装置，当该再充墨单元接合到该墨存储室时，随着由于负压而将墨从该体部通过该墨出口抽入到该墨存储室直到压力平衡，该增压装置使得该单元的一部分向内受压，并且当该再充墨单元接着从该墨存储室脱离时，该增压装置松开该墨存储室向内受压的一部分以重新建立负压。pressurization means, when the ink refill unit is engaged to the ink storage chamber, as ink is drawn from the body through the ink outlet into the ink storage chamber due to negative pressure until the pressure equalizes A portion of the unit is pressurized inwardly, and when the ink refill unit is subsequently disengaged from the ink storage chamber, the pressurization device releases the inwardly pressurized portion of the ink storage chamber to re-establish negative pressure.
在另一方面，提供一种墨盒单元，其中：In another aspect, a cartridge unit is provided, wherein:
该墨存储室具有相对的壁部，所述壁部由柔性壁装置连接而限定可变的墨存储空间；the ink storage chamber has opposing wall portions connected by flexible wall means to define a variable ink storage space;
该墨盒单元还包括用于供应墨的供墨系统，该供墨系统用于将墨提供给设置有一组喷嘴的打印头；和The ink cartridge unit also includes an ink supply system for supplying ink for supplying ink to a printhead provided with a set of nozzles; and
其中一个相对的壁部是可移动的并被偏置而扩大该可变的墨存储空间，以在该墨存储室中产生负压，从而避免墨无意中从所述喷嘴泄漏。One of the opposing wall portions is movable and biased to expand the variable ink storage space to create a negative pressure in the ink storage chamber to prevent ink from inadvertently leaking from the nozzle.
在另一方面，提供一种墨盒单元，其中：In another aspect, a cartridge unit is provided, wherein:
该墨存储室具有用于可松开地接合到再充墨单元以供填充该墨存储室的接口，该接口具有用于控制墨流入和流出该存储室的阀；并且The ink storage chamber has an interface for releasably engaging an ink refill unit for filling the ink storage chamber, the interface having a valve for controlling the flow of ink into and out of the storage chamber; and
该再充墨单元包括：The refill unit includes:
体部，其容纳有一些墨；a body containing some ink;
墨出口；和ink export; and
阀致动器，其用于当再充墨单元接合到该接口时致动所述阀，使得该阀致动器以预定顺序致动该阀。A valve actuator for actuating the valves when the refill unit is engaged to the interface such that the valve actuator actuates the valves in a predetermined sequence.
在另一方面，提供一种墨盒单元，还包括用于可松开地接合到再充墨单元以供填充该墨合单元的接口，In another aspect, there is provided an ink cartridge unit, further comprising an interface for releasably engaging a refill unit for filling the ink unit,
其中：该喷墨打印机结合有打印头、控制电路和再充墨单元，该再充墨单元包括：Wherein: the inkjet printer is combined with a print head, a control circuit and an ink refill unit, and the ink refill unit includes:
体部，其容纳有一些墨；a body containing some ink;
墨出口；和ink export; and
存储器电路，其用于存储与墨的至少一个特征相关的信息，使用时其允许控制电路询问该信息而验证该再充墨单元中的墨适于该打印机。A memory circuit for storing information relating to at least one characteristic of the ink which, in use, allows the control circuit to interrogate the information to verify that the ink in the refill unit is suitable for the printer.
在另一方面，提供一种墨盒单元，该墨盒单元结合有用于喷墨打印机的喷墨打印头的打印头维护组件，该打印头具有喷嘴板，该喷嘴板中形成有一组喷嘴，In another aspect, there is provided an ink cartridge unit incorporating a printhead maintenance assembly for an inkjet printhead of an inkjet printer, the printhead having a nozzle plate with a set of nozzles formed therein,
其中该打印头维护组件包括：The printhead maintenance components include:
封口器，当打印头不使用时封住该组喷嘴；和a capper, which caps the set of nozzles when the printhead is not in use; and
清洁器，用于接合到该喷嘴板并擦拭喷嘴，该清洁器位于该封口器的相对侧之间。A cleaner for engaging the nozzle plate and wiping the nozzles is positioned between opposite sides of the sealer.
在另一方面，提供一种墨盒单元，其中该喷墨打印机包括：In another aspect, there is provided an ink cartridge unit, wherein the inkjet printer comprises:
打印头，其具有一组喷嘴；a printhead having a set of nozzles;
维护组件，其用于在该组件盖住该组喷嘴的遮盖位置和离开该组喷嘴的未遮盖位置之间移动；和a maintenance assembly for movement between a covered position in which the assembly covers the set of nozzles and an uncovered position away from the set of nozzles; and
机械化驱动，用于在该遮盖位置和未遮盖位置之间移动该维护组件。A mechanized drive is used to move the maintenance assembly between the covered position and the uncovered position.
在另一方面，提供一种墨盒单元，还包括用于接合到再充墨单元以补充该墨盒的接口，该再充墨单元包括：In another aspect, an ink cartridge unit is provided, further comprising an interface for engaging to a refill unit to replenish the ink cartridge, the refill unit comprising:
墨存储室；ink storage chamber;
对接部分，用于接合到该墨盒的接口，该对接部分的基板具有一个墨出口，该墨出口用于连接到该接口上的入口；和a docking portion for engaging to the interface of the ink cartridge, the substrate of the docking portion having an ink outlet for connection to the inlet on the interface; and
接合结构，其用于可松开地接合到该墨存储室，该接合结构形成于该基板的横向中心线上，该墨出口的中心与该横向中心线隔开。An engagement structure for releasably engaging to the ink storage chamber is formed on a transverse centerline of the substrate, the center of the ink outlet being spaced from the transverse centerline.
在另一方面，提供一种墨盒单元，还包括用于接合到再充墨单元以补充该墨盒的接口，In another aspect, there is provided an ink cartridge unit, further comprising an interface for engaging to a refill unit to replenish the ink cartridge,
其中该墨存储室由管状柔性壁部分限定；wherein the ink storage chamber is defined by a tubular flexible wall portion;
该墨盒单元还包括收缩机构，用于以一个预定量收缩该柔性壁；和The cartridge unit also includes a contraction mechanism for contracting the flexible wall by a predetermined amount; and
该再充墨单元包括：The refill unit includes:
体部，其容纳有一些墨；a body containing some ink;
对接部分，用于接合到该墨盒的接口，该对接部分具有用于连接到该接口上的入口的墨出口，和多个收缩致动器，该收缩致动器用于当该再充墨单元接合到该接口时致动该收缩机构，并且当该再充墨单元脱离该接口时松开该收缩机构。a docking portion for engaging to the interface of the ink cartridge, the docking portion having an ink outlet for connecting to the inlet on the interface, and a plurality of retraction actuators for when the refill unit is engaged The retraction mechanism is activated when the interface is reached, and the retraction mechanism is released when the refill unit is disengaged from the interface.
在另一方面，提供一种墨盒单元，还包括再充墨单元和用于接合到再充墨单元以补充该墨盒的接口，该再充墨单元包括：In another aspect, an ink cartridge unit is provided, further comprising a refill unit and an interface for engaging to the refill unit to replenish the ink cartridge, the refill unit comprising:
体部，其容纳有一些墨；a body containing some ink;
墨出口，其用于接合到该接口中的互补的墨入口；和an ink outlet for a complementary ink inlet that engages into the interface; and
插销，其从该体部延伸而用于插入到该接口中的孔中，a pin extending from the body for insertion into a hole in the interface,
其中该插销的横截面与该孔限定的形状相匹配，以确保该再充墨单元正确地配合到该墨盒。Wherein the cross-section of the pin matches the shape defined by the hole to ensure that the refill unit is properly fitted to the ink cartridge.
在另一方面，提供一种墨盒单元，该墨盒单元可接合到再充墨单元用于补充该墨盒，该再充墨单元包括：In another aspect, there is provided an ink cartridge unit engageable to a refill unit for replenishing the ink cartridge, the refill unit comprising:
体部，其容纳有一些墨；a body containing some ink;
墨出口，其用于接合到该接口中的互补的墨入口；和an ink outlet for a complementary ink inlet that engages into the interface; and
可视指示器，当预定量的墨从该再充墨单元流入到该墨盒中时，该可视指示器用于提供可视的指示。A visual indicator for providing a visual indication when a predetermined amount of ink has flowed from the refill unit into the ink cartridge.
在另一方面，提供一种墨盒单元，In another aspect, there is provided an ink cartridge unit,
其中该喷墨打印机包括：Among them, the inkjet printer includes:
外壳，其具有铰接安装的面板，用以进入到其内部；an enclosure having hingedly mounted panels for access to its interior;
支架，其容纳在该外壳内以支撑墨盒，该支架具有铰接安装的盖，该盖打开以允许插入和取下墨盒，a bracket received within the housing to support the ink cartridge, the bracket having a hingedly mounted cover that opens to allow insertion and removal of the ink cartridge,
其中该盖的铰接轴和该面板的铰接轴平行，并且wherein the hinge axis of the cover is parallel to the hinge axis of the panel, and
其中该盖和该面板都沿相同方向打开。Wherein the cover and the panel both open in the same direction.
在另一方面，提供一种墨盒单元，其中该喷墨打印机包括：In another aspect, there is provided an ink cartridge unit, wherein the inkjet printer comprises:
可更换的页宽打印头，其具有一组喷嘴和打印头触点，该触点用于将电力和打印数据传输给该喷嘴；A replaceable pagewidth printhead having a set of nozzles and printhead contacts for delivering power and print data to the nozzles;
相应的触点，其用于将电力和打印数据提供给打印头触点；和corresponding contacts for providing power and print data to the printhead contacts; and
选择性的偏置机构，使得在打印时该打印头触点和相应的触点被偏置而接合，而安装或取下打印头时二者从偏置的结合中松开。An optional biasing mechanism such that the printhead contacts and corresponding contacts are biased into engagement during printing and released from biased engagement when the printhead is installed or removed.
在另一方面，提供一种墨盒单元，其中该喷墨打印机包括：In another aspect, there is provided an ink cartridge unit, wherein the inkjet printer comprises:
可更换的页宽打印头，其具有一组喷嘴和打印头触点，该触点用于将电力和打印数据传输给该喷嘴；A replaceable pagewidth printhead having a set of nozzles and printhead contacts for delivering power and print data to the nozzles;
相应的触点，其用于将电力和打印数据提供给打印头触点；和corresponding contacts for providing power and print data to the printhead contacts; and
盖件，用于在打开和关闭位置之间移动，其中，在打开位置可安装或取下该打印头，并且在打印时该盖件处于关闭位置，从而，当该盖件移动到该关闭位置时，该打印头触点和相应的触点移动到接合状态，而当该盖件移动到该打开位置时，该打印头触点和相应的触点脱离。A cover for movement between an open position in which the printhead can be installed or removed and a closed position during printing so that when the cover is moved to the closed position When the cover moves to the open position, the print head contact and the corresponding contact move to the engaged state, and when the cover moves to the open position, the print head contact and the corresponding contact disengage.
在另一方面，提供一种墨盒单元，还包括：In another aspect, a cartridge unit is provided, further comprising:
供墨系统，其用于将墨从该或各个墨室提供给打印头；和an ink supply system for supplying ink from the or each ink chamber to the printhead; and
维护站，其用于接合到该打印头以执行一项或多项维护功能。A maintenance station for engaging to the printhead to perform one or more maintenance functions.
在另一方面，提供一种墨盒单元，该墨盒单元设置成由支架保持在喷墨打印机中，该支架包括多个接口，该接口分别对应于存储室，各个接口构造成容纳再充墨单元以补充相应的墨存储室。In another aspect, there is provided an ink cartridge unit configured to be held in an inkjet printer by a bracket, the bracket including a plurality of ports respectively corresponding to storage chambers, each port being configured to receive a refill unit to Replenish the appropriate ink storage chambers.
在另一方面，提供一种墨盒单元，其中该打印机结合有打印头，该打印头包括：In another aspect, there is provided an ink cartridge unit wherein the printer incorporates a printhead comprising:
打印头集成电路，其通过使用平板掩膜蚀刻及沉积技术形成于晶片基底上；Printhead integrated circuits formed on wafer substrates by using slab mask etching and deposition techniques;
集成电路支撑结构，其用于安装在打印机内并与介质进给通路相邻；和an integrated circuit support structure for mounting within the printer adjacent to the media feed path; and
聚合体密封膜，其位于该集成电路支撑结构和该打印头集成电路之间，用于将该打印头集成电路固定到该集成电路支撑结构上。A polymer sealing film is positioned between the integrated circuit support structure and the printhead integrated circuit for securing the printhead integrated circuit to the integrated circuit support structure.
在另一方面，提供一种墨盒单元，其中该打印机结合有打印头，该打印头包括：In another aspect, there is provided an ink cartridge unit wherein the printer incorporates a printhead comprising:
打印头集成电路，其具有一组形成于基底上的喷墨喷嘴；a printhead integrated circuit having a set of inkjet nozzles formed on a substrate;
多个供墨管道，其用于与至少一个墨存储室建立流体连通；和a plurality of ink supply conduits for establishing fluid communication with at least one ink storage chamber; and
聚合体密封膜，其位于该供墨管道和该打印头集成电路之间，该聚合体膜具有一组孔，使得该喷墨喷嘴与该供墨管道流体连通，该聚合体密封膜厚度超过25微米。A polymeric sealing film positioned between the ink supply conduit and the printhead integrated circuit, the polymeric film having a set of holes such that the inkjet nozzles are in fluid communication with the ink supply conduit, the polymeric sealing film having a thickness exceeding 25 Microns.
在另一方面，提供一种墨盒单元，该墨盒单元包括：In another aspect, there is provided an ink cartridge unit comprising:
墨存储室和供墨系统，该供墨系统用于连接到具有一组墨喷嘴的打印头组件；其中an ink storage chamber and an ink supply system for connection to a printhead assembly having a set of ink nozzles; wherein
该墨存储室具有可变的存储空间和可移动的壁部，该壁部被偏置以扩大该可变的存储空间而在其内产生负压；使得，The ink storage chamber has a variable storage space and a movable wall portion biased to expand the variable storage space to generate a negative pressure therein; such that,
墨不会无意中从所述喷墨喷嘴泄漏。Ink cannot inadvertently leak from the inkjet nozzles.
在第二方面，本发明提供一种再充墨单元，用于填充墨存储室，该墨存储室将墨提供给打印头组件，该墨存储室具有一个用于容纳该再充墨单元的接口，该接口具有一个偏置到其关闭位置的入口阀，该再充墨单元包括：In a second aspect, the present invention provides an ink refill unit for filling an ink storage chamber that supplies ink to a printhead assembly, the ink storage chamber having an interface for receiving the ink refill unit , which has an inlet valve biased to its closed position, the refill unit consists of:
体部，其容纳有一些墨；和a body containing some ink; and
入口阀致动器，其用于当该再充墨单元接合到该墨接口时打开入口阀，使得该体部中的墨与墨存储室流体连通。An inlet valve actuator for opening the inlet valve when the ink refill unit is engaged to the ink interface, such that the ink in the body is in fluid communication with the ink storage chamber.
通过构造该再充墨单元，而使得其对接到该墨盒上的同时了其打开墨盒上的入口阀，从而减小了灰尘或其它污物进入到墨盒中的文献。这改进了打印头喷嘴的性能和使用寿命。By configuring the refill unit so that when it docks to the ink cartridge it opens the inlet valve on the ink cartridge, thereby reducing the ingress of dust or other contaminants into the ink cartridge. This improves the performance and life of the printhead nozzles.
在一个优选的实施方式中，该接口具有出口阀并且该再充墨单元还包括出口阀致动器，该出口阀致动器用于当该再充墨单元接合到墨接口时关闭该出口阀。可选地，该入口阀致动器和该出口阀致动器如此构造：当该再充墨单元接合到该墨接口时，在该入口阀打开之前该出口阀得以关闭。可选地，该入口阀致动器和该出口阀致动器都是具有三星形截面的插销状突出部，用于在所有侧向增强抗弯曲能力。可选地，该墨存储室是负压的，使得当该再充墨单元接合到该墨接口时，一些墨从该体部抽出。In a preferred embodiment, the interface has an outlet valve and the refill unit further includes an outlet valve actuator for closing the outlet valve when the refill unit is engaged to the ink interface. Optionally, the inlet valve actuator and the outlet valve actuator are configured such that when the ink refill unit is engaged to the ink port, the outlet valve is closed before the inlet valve is opened. Optionally, both the inlet valve actuator and the outlet valve actuator are pin-like protrusions having a three-star cross-section for increased resistance to bending in all lateral directions. Optionally, the ink storage chamber is negative pressure such that when the ink refill unit is engaged to the ink interface some ink is drawn from the body.
可选地，该接口具有出口阀并且该再充墨单元还包括出口阀致动器，该出口阀致动器用于当该再充墨单元接合到墨接口时关闭该出口阀。Optionally, the interface has an outlet valve and the refill unit further includes an outlet valve actuator for closing the outlet valve when the refill unit is engaged to the ink interface.
可选地，该入口阀致动器和该出口阀致动器如此构造：当该再充墨单元接合到该墨接口时，在该入口阀打开之前该出口阀得以关闭。Optionally, the inlet valve actuator and the outlet valve actuator are configured such that when the ink refill unit is engaged to the ink port, the outlet valve is closed before the inlet valve is opened.
可选地，该入口阀致动器和该出口阀致动器都是具有三星形截面的插销状突出部，用于在所有侧向增强抗弯曲能力。Optionally, both the inlet valve actuator and the outlet valve actuator are pin-like protrusions having a three-star cross-section for increased resistance to bending in all lateral directions.
可选地，该墨存储室是负压的，使得当该再充墨单元接合到该墨接口时，一些墨从该体部抽出。Optionally, the ink storage chamber is negative pressure such that when the ink refill unit is engaged to the ink interface some ink is drawn from the body.
在另一方面，提供一种结合到用于喷墨打印机的墨盒单元中的再充墨单元，该墨盒单元包括：In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit incorporated into an ink cartridge unit for an inkjet printer, the ink cartridge unit comprising:
墨存储室和供墨系统，该供墨系统用于连接到具有一组墨喷嘴的打印头组件；其中an ink storage chamber and an ink supply system for connection to a printhead assembly having a set of ink nozzles; wherein
该墨存储室具有可变的存储空间和可移动的壁部，该壁部被偏置以扩大该可变的存储空间而在其内产生负压；使得墨不会无意中从所述喷墨喷嘴泄漏。The ink storage chamber has a variable storage space and a movable wall that is biased to expand the variable storage space to create a negative pressure therein; so that ink does not inadvertently eject from the ink Nozzle leaks.
在另一方面，提供一种再充墨单元，其中：In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit wherein:
该接口具有常闭的入口阀及常开的出口阀，二者都与该墨存储室流体连通；和the interface has a normally closed inlet valve and a normally open outlet valve, both in fluid communication with the ink storage chamber; and
对接部分，其具有墨出口和阀致动器结构，该对接部分在使用时可松开地接合到该接口以致动该入口阀和出口阀，于是由于该墨存储室中的负压，墨盒由来自该体部的墨填充。a docking portion, which has an ink outlet and valve actuator structure, which in use is releasably engaged to the interface to actuate the inlet and outlet valves, whereby the ink cartridge is activated by the negative pressure in the ink storage chamber Ink fills from the body.
在另一方面，提供一种再充墨单元，其中：In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit wherein:
该再充墨单元与该墨存储室之间通过常开的出口阀连接；和The ink refill unit is connected to the ink storage chamber through a normally open outlet valve; and
该再充墨单元还包括出口阀致动器，其用于当该再充墨单元接合到该墨存储室时关闭出口阀。The ink refill unit also includes an outlet valve actuator for closing the outlet valve when the ink refill unit is engaged to the ink storage chamber.
在另一方面，提供一种再充墨单元，其中：In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit wherein:
该打印头组件具有一组喷嘴，使用时，该墨存储室保持负压以避免墨无意中从喷嘴泄漏；The printhead assembly has a set of nozzles, and in use, the ink storage chamber maintains a negative pressure to prevent ink from inadvertently leaking from the nozzles;
该再充墨单元还包括：The refill unit also includes:
墨出口；和ink export; and
增压装置；pressurization device;
当该再充墨单元接合到该墨存储室时，随着由于负压而将墨从该体部通过该墨出口抽入到该墨存储室直到压力平衡，该增压装置使得该单元的一部分向内受压；并且When the refill unit is engaged to the ink storage chamber, the pressurization device causes a portion of the unit to pressed inward; and
当该再充墨单元接着从该墨存储室脱离时，该增压装置松开该墨存储室向内受压的一部分以重新建立负压。When the ink refill unit is subsequently disengaged from the ink storage chamber, the pressurizing device releases the inwardly pressurized portion of the ink storage chamber to re-establish negative pressure.
在另一方面，提供一种再充墨单元，其结合有用于喷墨打印机的墨盒，该墨盒包括：In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit incorporating an ink cartridge for an inkjet printer, the ink cartridge comprising:
具有相对壁部的墨存储室，所述壁部由柔性壁装置连接而限定可变的墨存储空间；和an ink storage chamber having opposing wall portions joined by flexible wall means to define a variable ink storage space; and
用于供应墨的供墨系统，该供墨系统用于将墨提供给设置有一组喷嘴的打印头，an ink supply system for supplying ink for supplying ink to a print head provided with a set of nozzles,
其中一个相对的壁部是可移动的并被偏置而扩大该可变的墨存储空间，以在该墨存储室中产生负压，从而避免墨无意中从所述喷嘴泄漏。One of the opposing wall portions is movable and biased to expand the variable ink storage space to create a negative pressure in the ink storage chamber to prevent ink from inadvertently leaking from the nozzle.
在另一方面，提供一种再充墨单元，其中：In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit wherein:
该接口具有用于控制墨流入和流出该存储室的阀；并且the interface has a valve for controlling the flow of ink into and out of the storage chamber; and
该再充墨单元包括墨出口和阀致动器，该阀致动器用于当再充墨单元接合到该接口时致动所述阀，使得该阀致动器以预定顺序致动该阀。The refill unit includes an ink outlet and a valve actuator for actuating the valves when the refill unit is engaged to the interface such that the valve actuator actuates the valves in a predetermined sequence.
在另一方面，提供一种再充墨单元，其用于填充形成为喷墨打印机的一部分的墨盒，该打印机还具有打印头、控制电路和用于可松开地结合到该再充墨单元的接口，In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit for filling an ink cartridge formed as part of an inkjet printer, the printer also having a printhead, a control circuit and a refill unit for releasably coupling to the ink refill unit. Interface,
其中，该再充墨单元还包括墨出口和存储器电路，该存储器电路用于存储与墨的至少一个特征相关的信息，并且Wherein, the ink refill unit further includes an ink outlet and a memory circuit for storing information related to at least one characteristic of the ink, and
其中使用时，该存储器电路允许控制电路询问该信息而验证该再充墨单元中的墨适于该打印机。Where used, the memory circuit allows the control circuit to interrogate the information to verify that the ink in the refill unit is suitable for the printer.
在另一方面，提供一种再充墨单元，该再充墨单元结合在用于喷墨打印机的喷墨打印头的打印头维护组件中，该打印头具有喷嘴板，该喷嘴板中形成有一组喷嘴，该打印头维护组件包括：In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit incorporated in a printhead maintenance assembly for an inkjet printhead of an inkjet printer, the printhead having a nozzle plate formed with a Set of nozzles, the printhead maintenance kit includes:
封口器，当打印头不使用时封住该组喷嘴；和a capper, which caps the set of nozzles when the printhead is not in use; and
清洁器，用于接合到该喷嘴板并擦拭喷嘴，a cleaner for engaging to the nozzle plate and wiping the nozzles,
其中，该清洁器位于该封口器的相对侧之间。Wherein, the cleaner is located between opposite sides of the sealer.
在另一方面，提供一种再充墨单元，其中该打印头组件结合在喷墨打印机中，该喷墨打印机包括：In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit, wherein the printhead assembly is incorporated in an inkjet printer, the inkjet printer comprising:
维护组件，其用于在该组件盖住该组喷嘴的遮盖位置和离开该组喷嘴的未遮盖位置之间移动；和a maintenance assembly for movement between a covered position in which the assembly covers the set of nozzles and an uncovered position away from the set of nozzles; and
机械化驱动，用于在该遮盖位置和未遮盖位置之间移动该维护组件。A mechanized drive is used to move the maintenance assembly between the covered position and the uncovered position.
在另一方面，提供一种用于补充喷墨打印机中的墨盒的再充墨单元，该墨盒具有用于接合到该再充墨单元的接口，In another aspect, there is provided a refill unit for replenishing an ink cartridge in an inkjet printer, the ink cartridge having an interface for coupling to the refill unit,
其中该再充墨单元包括：Wherein the ink refill unit includes:
墨存储室；ink storage chamber;
对接部分，用于接合到该墨盒的接口，该对接部分的基板具有一个墨出口，该墨出口用于连接到该接口上的入口；和a docking portion for engaging to the interface of the ink cartridge, the substrate of the docking portion having an ink outlet for connection to the inlet on the interface; and
接合结构，其用于可松开地接合到该接口，该接合结构形成于该基板的横向中心线上，并且engaging structure for releasably engaging to the interface, the engaging structure being formed on the lateral centerline of the substrate, and
其中该墨出口的中心与该横向中心线隔开。Wherein the center of the ink outlet is spaced from the transverse centerline.
在另一方面，提供一种用于补充喷墨打印机中的墨盒的再充墨单元，其中：In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit for replenishing an ink cartridge in an inkjet printer, wherein:
该墨存储室由管状柔性壁部分限定，还具有用于以一个预定量收缩该柔性壁的收缩机构，并且The ink storage chamber is defined by a tubular flexible wall portion, further having a retraction mechanism for retracting the flexible wall by a predetermined amount, and
该再充墨单元还包括：用于接合到该墨盒的接口的对接部分，该对接部分具有用于连接到该接口上的入口的墨出口；和多个收缩致动器，该收缩致动器用于当该再充墨单元接合到该接口时致动该收缩机构，并且当该再充墨单元脱离该接口时松开该收缩机构。The ink refill unit also includes: a docking portion for engaging to an interface of the ink cartridge, the docking portion having an ink outlet for connecting to an inlet on the interface; and a plurality of retractable actuators for The retraction mechanism is actuated when the refill unit is engaged to the interface, and the retraction mechanism is released when the refill unit is disengaged from the interface.
在另一方面，提供一种用于补充喷墨打印机中的墨盒的再充墨单元，该墨盒具有用于接合到该再充墨单元的接口，In another aspect, there is provided a refill unit for replenishing an ink cartridge in an inkjet printer, the ink cartridge having an interface for coupling to the refill unit,
其中该再充墨单元还包括：Wherein the ink refill unit also includes:
墨出口，其用于接合到该接口中的互补的墨入口；和an ink outlet for a complementary ink inlet that engages into the interface; and
插销，其从该体部延伸而用于插入到该接口中的孔中，并且a pin extending from the body for insertion into a hole in the interface, and
其中该插销的横截面与该孔限定的形状相匹配，以确保该再充墨单元正确地配合到该墨盒。Wherein the cross-section of the pin matches the shape defined by the hole to ensure that the refill unit is properly fitted to the ink cartridge.
在另一方面，提供一种用于补充喷墨打印机中的墨盒的再充墨单元，其中该再充墨单元还包括：In another aspect, there is provided a refill unit for replenishing an ink cartridge in an inkjet printer, wherein the refill unit further comprises:
墨出口，其用于接合到该墨盒中的互补的墨入口；和an ink outlet for engaging into a complementary ink inlet in the ink cartridge; and
可视指示器，当预定量的墨从该再充墨单元流入到该墨盒中时，该可视指示器用于提供可视的指示。A visual indicator for providing a visual indication when a predetermined amount of ink has flowed from the refill unit into the ink cartridge.
在另一方面，提供一种再充墨单元，其中该打印头组件结合在喷墨打印机中，该喷墨打印机包括：In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit, wherein the printhead assembly is incorporated in an inkjet printer, the inkjet printer comprising:
外壳，其具有铰接安装的面板，用以进入到其内部；和an enclosure having hingedly mounted panels for accessing its interior; and
支架，其容纳在该外壳内以支撑墨盒，该支架具有铰接安装的盖，该盖打开以允许插入和取下墨盒，a bracket received within the housing to support the ink cartridge, the bracket having a hingedly mounted cover that opens to allow insertion and removal of the ink cartridge,
其中该盖的铰接轴和该面板的铰接轴平行，并且wherein the hinge axis of the cover is parallel to the hinge axis of the panel, and
该盖和该面板都沿相同方向打开。Both the cover and the panel open in the same direction.
在另一方面，提供一种再充墨单元，其中该打印头组件结合在喷墨打印机中，该喷墨打印机包括：In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit, wherein the printhead assembly is incorporated in an inkjet printer, the inkjet printer comprising:
可更换的页宽打印头，其具有一组喷嘴和打印头触点，该触点用于将电力和打印数据传输给该喷嘴；A replaceable pagewidth printhead having a set of nozzles and printhead contacts for delivering power and print data to the nozzles;
相应的触点，其用于将电力和打印数据提供给打印头触点；和corresponding contacts for providing power and print data to the printhead contacts; and
选择性的偏置机构，使得在打印时该打印头触点和相应的触点被偏置而接合，而安装或取下打印头时二者从偏置的结合中松开。An optional biasing mechanism such that the printhead contacts and corresponding contacts are biased into engagement during printing and released from biased engagement when the printhead is installed or removed.
在另一方面，提供一种再充墨单元，其中该打印头组件结合在喷墨打印机中，该喷墨打印机包括：In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit, wherein the printhead assembly is incorporated in an inkjet printer, the inkjet printer comprising:
可更换的页宽打印头，其具有一组喷嘴和打印头触点，该触点用于将电力和打印数据传输给该喷嘴；A replaceable pagewidth printhead having a set of nozzles and printhead contacts for delivering power and print data to the nozzles;
相应的触点，其用于将电力和打印数据提供给打印头触点；和corresponding contacts for providing power and print data to the printhead contacts; and
盖件，用于在打开和关闭位置之间移动，cover for movement between open and closed positions,
其中，在打开位置可安装或取下该打印头，并且在打印时该盖件处于关闭位置，从而，当该盖件移动到该关闭位置时，该打印头触点和相应的触点移动到接合状态，而当该盖件移动到该打开位置时，该打印头触点和相应的触点脱离。Wherein, the print head can be installed or removed in the open position, and the cover is in the closed position when printing, so that when the cover moves to the closed position, the print head contacts and corresponding contacts move to Engaged state, and when the cover moves to the open position, the print head contact and the corresponding contact are disengaged.
在另一方面，提供一种再充墨单元，其结合有用于喷墨打印机的墨盒，该墨盒包括：In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit incorporating an ink cartridge for an inkjet printer, the ink cartridge comprising:
至少一个墨存储室；at least one ink storage chamber;
供墨系统，其用于将墨从该或各个墨室提供给打印头；和an ink supply system for supplying ink from the or each ink chamber to the printhead; and
维护站，其用于接合到该打印头以执行一项或多项维护功能。A maintenance station for engaging to the printhead to perform one or more maintenance functions.
在另一方面，提供一种再充墨单元，该再充墨单元结合到用于将墨盒保持在喷墨打印机中的支架，该墨盒具有多个墨存储室，该支架包括多个分别对应于该墨存储室的接口，In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit coupled to a holder for holding an ink cartridge in an inkjet printer, the ink cartridge having a plurality of ink storage chambers, the holder including a plurality of ink storage chambers respectively corresponding to The interface of the ink storage chamber,
其中各个接口构造成容纳再充墨单元以补充相应的墨存储室。Each of the ports is configured to receive an ink refill unit to replenish the corresponding ink storage chamber.
在另一方面，提供一种再充墨单元，其中该打印头组件包括：In another aspect, an ink refill unit is provided, wherein the printhead assembly includes:
打印头集成电路，其通过使用平板掩膜蚀刻及沉积技术形成于晶片基底上；Printhead integrated circuits formed on wafer substrates by using slab mask etching and deposition techniques;
集成电路支撑结构，其用于安装在打印机内并与介质进给通路相邻；和an integrated circuit support structure for mounting within the printer adjacent to the media feed path; and
聚合体密封膜，其位于该集成电路支撑结构和该打印头集成电路之间，用于将该打印头集成电路固定到该集成电路支撑结构上。A polymer sealing film is positioned between the integrated circuit support structure and the printhead integrated circuit for securing the printhead integrated circuit to the integrated circuit support structure.
在另一方面，提供一种再充墨单元，其中该打印头组件包括：In another aspect, an ink refill unit is provided, wherein the printhead assembly includes:
打印头集成电路，其具有一组形成于基底上的喷墨喷嘴；a printhead integrated circuit having a set of inkjet nozzles formed on a substrate;
多个供墨管道，其用于与至少一个墨存储室建立流体连通；和a plurality of ink supply conduits for establishing fluid communication with at least one ink storage chamber; and
聚合体密封膜，其位于该供墨管道和该打印头集成电路之间，该聚合体膜具有一组孔，使得该喷墨喷嘴与该供墨管道流体连通，a polymeric sealing film positioned between the ink supply conduit and the printhead integrated circuit, the polymeric film having a set of holes such that the inkjet nozzles are in fluid communication with the ink supply conduit,
其中该聚合体密封膜厚度超过25微米。Wherein the thickness of the polymer sealing film exceeds 25 microns.
在第三方面，本发明提供一种用于墨盒的再充墨单元，该墨盒具有将墨提供给打印头组件的负压墨存储室，和用于容纳该再充墨单元的接口，该再充墨单元包括：In a third aspect, the present invention provides an ink refill unit for an ink cartridge having a negative pressure ink storage chamber for supplying ink to a printhead assembly, and an interface for receiving the refill unit, the refill unit The ink charging unit consists of:
体部，其容纳有一些墨；和a body containing some ink; and
对接部分，其具有墨出口和阀致动器结构，在使用时，The docking portion, which has the ink outlet and valve actuator structure, when in use,
当该对接部分可松开地接合到该接口时，该对接部分在该体部和墨存储室之间通过该墨出口流体连通，于是由于该墨存储室中的负压，墨从该体部被吸入该墨盒中。When the docking portion is releasably engaged to the interface, the docking portion is in fluid communication between the body and the ink storage chamber through the ink outlet, whereby ink flows from the body due to the negative pressure in the ink storage chamber. is sucked into the cartridge.
当接合到该墨盒时自动地建立流体连接，使得该再充墨单元非常简单且直观。在墨盒中通过使用负压而将墨吸出该再充墨单元加速了填充速度。A fluid connection is automatically established when engaged to the cartridge, making the refill unit very simple and intuitive. The refill unit speeds up the filling speed by using negative pressure in the ink cartridge to suck the ink out.
在一些实施方式中，该对接部分具有阀致动器结构并且该接口具有常闭的入口阀及常开的出口阀，使得当该对接部分可松开地接合到该接口时，该墨出口与该入口阀形成了密封连接。可选地，当该对接部分可松开地接合到该接口时，该阀致动器结构关闭该出口阀，接着打开该入口阀。可选地，该阀致动器结构是两个具有三星形截面的插销状突出部。可选地，该墨出口具有常闭的阀，该常闭的阀构造成当该墨出口与该接口的入口阀形成密封连接时，该常闭的阀打开。In some embodiments, the docking portion has a valve actuator configuration and the interface has a normally closed inlet valve and a normally open outlet valve such that when the docking portion is releasably engaged to the interface, the ink outlet and The inlet valve forms a sealed connection. Optionally, the valve actuator arrangement closes the outlet valve and subsequently opens the inlet valve when the docking portion is releasably engaged to the interface. Optionally, the valve actuator structure is two pin-like protrusions with a three-star cross-section. Optionally, the ink outlet has a normally closed valve configured to open when the ink outlet forms a sealed connection with the inlet valve of the interface.
可选地，该对接部分具有阀致动器结构并且该接口具有常闭的入口阀及常开的出口阀，使得当该对接部分可松开地接合到该接口时，该墨出口与该入口阀形成了密封连接。Optionally, the docking portion has a valve actuator structure and the interface has a normally closed inlet valve and a normally open outlet valve such that when the docking portion is releasably engaged to the interface, the ink outlet and the inlet The valve forms a tight connection.
可选地，当该对接部分可松开地接合到该接口时，该阀致动器结构关闭该出口阀，接着打开该入口阀。Optionally, the valve actuator arrangement closes the outlet valve and subsequently opens the inlet valve when the docking portion is releasably engaged to the interface.
可选地，该阀致动器结构是两个具有三星形截面的插销状突出部。Optionally, the valve actuator structure is two pin-like protrusions with a three-star cross-section.
可选地，该墨出口具有常闭的阀，该常闭的阀构造成当该墨出口与该接口的入口阀形成密封连接时，该常闭的阀打开。Optionally, the ink outlet has a normally closed valve configured to open when the ink outlet forms a sealed connection with the inlet valve of the interface.
在另一方面，提供一种再充墨单元，其结合在用于喷墨打印机的墨盒单元中，该墨盒单元包括：In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit incorporated in an ink cartridge unit for an inkjet printer, the ink cartridge unit comprising:
墨存储室和供墨系统，该供墨系统用于连接到具有一组墨喷嘴的打印头组件；an ink storage chamber and an ink supply system for connection to a printhead assembly having a set of ink nozzles;
其中该墨存储室具有可变的存储空间和可移动的壁部，该壁部被偏置以扩大该可变的存储空间而在其内产生负压；使得墨不会无意中从所述喷墨喷嘴泄漏。Wherein the ink storage chamber has a variable storage space and a movable wall, the wall is biased to expand the variable storage space to generate a negative pressure therein; so that the ink will not inadvertently flow from the jet The ink nozzles are leaking.
在另一方面，提供一种再充墨单元，其中：In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit wherein:
该接口具有一个偏置到其关闭位置的入口阀；并且the interface has an inlet valve biased to its closed position; and
该再充墨单元包括用于可松开地接合到该墨存储室的接合结构，和用于当该再充墨单元接合到该墨接口时打开该入口阀的入口阀致动器，使得该体部内的墨与该墨存储室流体连通。The ink refill unit includes an engagement structure for releasably engaging the ink storage chamber, and an inlet valve actuator for opening the inlet valve when the ink refill unit is engaged to the ink port, such that the Ink within the body is in fluid communication with the ink storage chamber.
在另一方面，提供一种再充墨单元，其中：In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit wherein:
该再充墨单元经由常开的出口阀连接到该墨存储室；并且the ink refill unit is connected to the ink storage chamber via a normally open outlet valve; and
该再充墨单元还包括用于可松开地接合到该墨存储室的接合结构，和用于当该再充墨单元接合到该墨存储室时关闭该出口阀的出口阀致动器。The ink refill unit also includes engagement structure for releasably engaging to the ink storage chamber, and an outlet valve actuator for closing the outlet valve when the ink refill unit is engaged to the ink storage chamber.
在另一方面，提供一种再充墨单元，其中：In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit wherein:
该打印头组件具有一组喷嘴，使用时，该墨存储室保持负压以避免墨无意中从喷嘴泄漏；The printhead assembly has a set of nozzles, and in use, the ink storage chamber maintains a negative pressure to prevent ink from inadvertently leaking from the nozzles;
该再充墨单元还包括：The refill unit also includes:
墨出口；和ink export; and
增压装置；pressurization device;
当该再充墨单元接合到该墨存储室时，随着由于负压而将墨从该体部通过该墨出口抽入到该墨存储室直到压力平衡，该增压装置使得该单元的一部分向内受压；并且When the refill unit is engaged to the ink storage chamber, the pressurization device causes a portion of the unit to pressed inward; and
当该再充墨单元接着从该墨存储室脱离时，该增压装置松开该墨存储室向内受压的一部分以重新建立负压。When the ink refill unit is subsequently disengaged from the ink storage chamber, the pressurizing device releases the inwardly pressurized portion of the ink storage chamber to re-establish negative pressure.
在另一方面，提供一种再充墨单元，其结合有用于喷墨打印机的墨盒，该墨盒包括：In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit incorporating an ink cartridge for an inkjet printer, the ink cartridge comprising:
具有相对的壁部的墨存储室，所述壁部由柔性壁装置连接而限定可变的墨存储空间；和an ink storage chamber having opposing wall portions joined by flexible wall means to define a variable ink storage space; and
用于供应墨的供墨系统，该供墨系统用于将墨提供给设置有一组喷嘴的打印头；an ink supply system for supplying ink for supplying ink to a print head provided with a set of nozzles;
其中一个相对的壁部是可移动的并被偏置而扩大该可变的墨存储空间，以在该墨存储室中产生负压，从而避免墨无意中从所述喷嘴泄漏。One of the opposing wall portions is movable and biased to expand the variable ink storage space to create a negative pressure in the ink storage chamber to prevent ink from inadvertently leaking from the nozzle.
在另一方面，提供一种再充墨单元，其中：In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit wherein:
该接口具有用于控制墨流入和流出该存储室的阀；并且the interface has a valve for controlling the flow of ink into and out of the storage chamber; and
该再充墨单元包括墨出口和阀致动器，该阀致动器用于当再充墨单元接合到该接口时致动所述阀，使得该阀致动器以预定顺序致动该阀。The refill unit includes an ink outlet and a valve actuator for actuating the valves when the refill unit is engaged to the interface such that the valve actuator actuates the valves in a predetermined sequence.
在另一方面，提供一种再充墨单元，其用于填充形成为喷墨打印机的一部分的墨盒，该打印机还具有打印头、控制电路和用于可松开地结合到该再充墨单元的接口，In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit for filling an ink cartridge formed as part of an inkjet printer, the printer also having a printhead, a control circuit and a refill unit for releasably coupling to the ink refill unit. Interface,
其中，该再充墨单元还包括墨出口和存储器电路，该存储器电路用于存储与墨的至少一个特征相关的信息，并且Wherein, the ink refill unit further includes an ink outlet and a memory circuit for storing information related to at least one characteristic of the ink, and
其中，使用时该存储器电路允许控制电路询问该信息而验证该再充墨单元中的墨适于该打印机。Wherein, in use the memory circuit allows the control circuit to interrogate the information to verify that the ink in the refill unit is suitable for the printer.
在另一方面，提供一种再充墨单元，该再充墨单元结合在用于喷墨打印机的喷墨打印头的打印头维护组件中，该打印头具有喷嘴板，该喷嘴板中形成有一组喷嘴，该打印头维护组件包括：In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit incorporated in a printhead maintenance assembly for an inkjet printhead of an inkjet printer, the printhead having a nozzle plate formed with a Set of nozzles, the printhead maintenance kit includes:
封口器，当打印头不使用时封住该组喷嘴；和a capper, which caps the set of nozzles when the printhead is not in use; and
清洁器，用于接合到该喷嘴板并擦拭喷嘴，a cleaner for engaging to the nozzle plate and wiping the nozzles,
其中，该清洁器位于该封口器的相对侧之间。Wherein, the cleaner is located between opposite sides of the sealer.
在另一方面，提供一种结合在喷墨打印机中的再充墨单元，该喷墨打印机包括：In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit incorporated in an inkjet printer, the inkjet printer comprising:
具有一组喷嘴的打印头组件；a printhead assembly having a set of nozzles;
维护组件，其用于在该组件盖住该组喷嘴的遮盖位置和离开该组喷嘴的未遮盖位置之间移动；和a maintenance assembly for movement between a covered position in which the assembly covers the set of nozzles and an uncovered position away from the set of nozzles; and
机械化驱动，用于在该遮盖位置和未遮盖位置之间移动该维护组件。A mechanized drive is used to move the maintenance assembly between the covered position and the uncovered position.
在另一方面，提供一种再充墨单元，其中：In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit wherein:
该对接部分的基板具有一个墨出口，该墨出口用于连接到该接口上的入口；和the base plate of the docking portion has an ink outlet for connection to the inlet on the interface; and
该再充墨单元还包括用于可松开地接合到该接口的接合结构，该接合结构形成于该基板的横向中心线上；并且The refill unit also includes an engagement structure for releasably engaging to the port, the engagement structure being formed on the lateral centerline of the base plate; and
该墨出口的中心与该横向中心线隔开。The center of the ink outlet is spaced from the transverse centerline.
在另一方面，提供一种再充墨单元，其中：In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit wherein:
该墨存储室由管状柔性壁部分限定，还具有用于以一个预定量收缩该柔性壁的收缩机构；并且The ink storage chamber is defined by a tubular flexible wall portion, further having a retraction mechanism for retracting the flexible wall by a predetermined amount; and
该再充墨单元还包括多个收缩致动器，该收缩致动器用于当该再充墨单元接合到该接口时致动该收缩机构，并且当该再充墨单元脱离该接口时松开该收缩机构。The refill unit also includes a plurality of retraction actuators for actuating the retraction mechanism when the refill unit is engaged to the interface and disengaged when the refill unit is disengaged from the interface The retraction mechanism.
在另一方面，提供一种再充墨单元，其中该再充墨单元还包括：In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit, wherein the ink refill unit further comprises:
墨出口，其用于接合到该接口中的互补的墨入口；和an ink outlet for a complementary ink inlet that engages into the interface; and
插销，其从该体部延伸而用于插入到该接口中的孔中，并且a pin extending from the body for insertion into a hole in the interface, and
其中该插销的横截面与该孔限定的形状相匹配，以确保该再充墨单元正确地配合到该墨盒。Wherein the cross-section of the pin matches the shape defined by the hole to ensure that the refill unit is properly fitted to the ink cartridge.
在另一方面，提供一种再充墨单元，还包括：In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit, further comprising:
墨出口，其用于接合到该墨盒中的互补的墨入口；和an ink outlet for engaging into a complementary ink inlet in the ink cartridge; and
可视指示器，当预定量的墨从该再充墨单元流入到该墨盒中时，该可视指示器用于提供可视的指示。A visual indicator for providing a visual indication when a predetermined amount of ink has flowed from the refill unit into the ink cartridge.
在另一方面，提供一种结合在喷墨打印机中的再充墨单元，该喷墨打印机包括：In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit incorporated in an inkjet printer, the inkjet printer comprising:
外壳，其具有铰接安装的面板，用以进入到其内部；和an enclosure having hingedly mounted panels for accessing its interior; and
支架，其容纳在该外壳内以支撑墨盒，该支架具有铰接安装的盖，该盖打开以允许插入和取下墨盒，a bracket received within the housing to support the ink cartridge, the bracket having a hingedly mounted cover that opens to allow insertion and removal of the ink cartridge,
其中该盖的铰接轴和该面板的铰接轴平行，并且wherein the hinge axis of the cover is parallel to the hinge axis of the panel, and
该盖和该面板都沿相同方向打开。Both the cover and the panel open in the same direction.
在另一方面，提供一种结合在喷墨打印机中的再充墨单元，该喷墨打印机包括：In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit incorporated in an inkjet printer, the inkjet printer comprising:
可更换的页宽打印头，其具有一组喷嘴和打印头触点，该触点用于将电力和打印数据传输给该喷嘴；A replaceable pagewidth printhead having a set of nozzles and printhead contacts for delivering power and print data to the nozzles;
相应的触点，其用于将电力和打印数据提供给打印头触点；和corresponding contacts for providing power and print data to the printhead contacts; and
选择性的偏置机构，使得在打印时该打印头触点和相应的触点被偏置而接合，而安装或取下打印头时二者从偏置的结合中松开。An optional biasing mechanism such that the printhead contacts and corresponding contacts are biased into engagement during printing and released from biased engagement when the printhead is installed or removed.
在另一方面，提供一种结合在喷墨打印机中的再充墨单元，该喷墨打印机包括：In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit incorporated in an inkjet printer, the inkjet printer comprising:
可更换的页宽打印头，其具有一组喷嘴和打印头触点，该触点用于将电力和打印数据传输给该喷嘴；A replaceable pagewidth printhead having a set of nozzles and printhead contacts for delivering power and print data to the nozzles;
相应的触点，其用于将电力和打印数据提供给打印头触点；和corresponding contacts for providing power and print data to the printhead contacts; and
盖件，用于在打开和关闭位置之间移动，cover for movement between open and closed positions,
其中，在打开位置可安装或取下该打印头，并且在打印时该盖件处于关闭位置，从而，当该盖件移动到该关闭位置时，该打印头触点和相应的触点移动到接合状态，而当该盖件移动到该打开位置时，该打印头触点和相应的触点脱离。Wherein, the print head can be installed or removed in the open position, and the cover is in the closed position when printing, so that when the cover moves to the closed position, the print head contacts and corresponding contacts move to Engaged state, and when the cover moves to the open position, the print head contact and the corresponding contact are disengaged.
在另一方面，提供一种再充墨单元，其中该墨盒包括：In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit, wherein the ink cartridge comprises:
至少一个墨存储室；at least one ink storage chamber;
供墨系统，其用于将墨从该或各个墨室提供给打印头；和an ink supply system for supplying ink from the or each ink chamber to the printhead; and
维护站，其用于接合到该打印头以执行一项或多项维护功能。A maintenance station for engaging to the printhead to perform one or more maintenance functions.
在另一方面，提供一种再充墨单元，该再充墨单元结合到用于将墨盒保持在喷墨打印机中的支架，该墨盒具有多个墨存储室，该支架包括多个分别对应于该墨存储室的接口，In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit coupled to a holder for holding an ink cartridge in an inkjet printer, the ink cartridge having a plurality of ink storage chambers, the holder including a plurality of ink storage chambers respectively corresponding to The interface of the ink storage chamber,
其中各个接口构造成容纳再充墨单元以补充相应的墨存储室。Each of the ports is configured to receive an ink refill unit to replenish the corresponding ink storage chamber.
在另一方面，提供一种再充墨单元，其中该打印头组件包括：In another aspect, an ink refill unit is provided, wherein the printhead assembly includes:
打印头集成电路，其通过使用平板掩膜蚀刻及沉积技术形成于晶片基底上；Printhead integrated circuits formed on wafer substrates by using slab mask etching and deposition techniques;
集成电路支撑结构，其用于安装在打印机内并与介质进给通路相邻；和an integrated circuit support structure for mounting within the printer adjacent to the media feed path; and
聚合体密封膜，其位于该集成电路支撑结构和该打印头集成电路之间，用于将该打印头集成电路固定到该集成电路支撑结构上。A polymer sealing film is positioned between the integrated circuit support structure and the printhead integrated circuit for securing the printhead integrated circuit to the integrated circuit support structure.
在另一方面，提供一种再充墨单元，其中该打印头组件包括：In another aspect, an ink refill unit is provided, wherein the printhead assembly includes:
打印头集成电路，其具有一组形成于基底上的喷墨喷嘴；a printhead integrated circuit having a set of inkjet nozzles formed on a substrate;
多个供墨管道，其用于与至少一个墨存储室建立流体连通；和a plurality of ink supply conduits for establishing fluid communication with at least one ink storage chamber; and
聚合体密封膜，其位于该供墨管道和该打印头集成电路之间，该聚合体膜具有一组孔，使得该喷墨喷嘴与该供墨管道流体连通，a polymeric sealing film positioned between the ink supply conduit and the printhead integrated circuit, the polymeric film having a set of holes such that the inkjet nozzles are in fluid communication with the ink supply conduit,
其中该聚合体密封膜厚度超过25微米。Wherein the thickness of the polymer sealing film exceeds 25 microns.
在第四方面，本发明提供一种用于填充负压墨存储室的再充墨单元，该墨存储室经由常开的出口阀将墨提供给打印头组件，该再充墨单元包括：In a fourth aspect, the present invention provides an ink refill unit for filling a negative pressure ink storage chamber supplying ink to a printhead assembly via a normally open outlet valve, the refill unit comprising:
体部，其容纳有一些墨；a body containing some ink;
出口阀致动器，其用于当该再充墨单元接合到该墨存储室时关闭出口阀。an outlet valve actuator for closing the outlet valve when the ink refill unit is engaged to the ink storage chamber.
该墨存储室保持负压以避免墨从该喷嘴泄漏。然而，在墨填充过程中，当该墨存储空间充满到其容积时，该负压被消除。若在该墨存储室中没有负压，将有泄漏的高风险。在紧接着填充过后可通过稍微增大该存储室容积而重新建立负压，但是直到该负压得以重新建立，还是存在泄漏的可能性。通过设计该再充墨单元使得当该再充墨单元接合到存储室时而关闭该出口阀，墨泄漏得以防止，直到负压得以重新建立。The ink storage chamber maintains a negative pressure to avoid leakage of ink from the nozzle. However, the negative pressure is eliminated when the ink storage space is filled to its volume during ink filling. If there is no negative pressure in the ink storage chamber, there will be a high risk of leakage. Immediately after filling, the negative pressure can be re-established by slightly increasing the storage chamber volume, but until the negative pressure is re-established, there is still the possibility of leakage. By designing the refill unit such that the outlet valve is closed when the refill unit is engaged to the storage chamber, ink leakage is prevented until negative pressure is re-established.
在一个优选的实施方式中，该墨存储室具有入口阀并且该再充墨单元还包括入口阀致动器，该入口阀致动器用于当该再充墨单元接合到墨存储室时打开该入口阀。可选地，该入口阀致动器和该出口阀致动器如此构造：当该再充墨单元接合到该墨存储室时，在该入口阀打开之前该出口阀得以关闭。可选地，该入口阀致动器和该出口阀致动器都是具有三星形截面的插销状突出部，用于在所有侧向增强抗弯曲能力。可选地，该再充墨单元具有常闭的墨出口，其中使用时，当该再充墨单元接合到该墨存储室时，该墨出口打开并与该入口阀形成密封连接。In a preferred embodiment, the ink storage chamber has an inlet valve and the ink refill unit further includes an inlet valve actuator for opening the ink storage chamber when the ink refill unit is engaged to the ink storage chamber. inlet valve. Optionally, the inlet valve actuator and the outlet valve actuator are configured such that when the ink refill unit is engaged to the ink storage chamber, the outlet valve is closed before the inlet valve is opened. Optionally, both the inlet valve actuator and the outlet valve actuator are pin-like protrusions having a three-star cross-section for increased resistance to bending in all lateral directions. Optionally, the refill unit has a normally closed ink outlet, wherein in use, when the refill unit is engaged to the ink storage chamber, the ink outlet opens and forms a sealed connection with the inlet valve.
可选地，该墨存储室具有入口阀并且该再充墨单元还包括入口阀致动器，该入口阀致动器用于当该再充墨单元接合到墨存储室时打开该入口阀。Optionally, the ink storage chamber has an inlet valve and the ink refill unit further includes an inlet valve actuator for opening the inlet valve when the ink refill unit is engaged to the ink storage chamber.
可选地，该入口阀致动器和该出口阀致动器如此构造：当该再充墨单元接合到该墨存储室时，在该入口阀打开之前该出口阀得以关闭。Optionally, the inlet valve actuator and the outlet valve actuator are configured such that when the ink refill unit is engaged to the ink storage chamber, the outlet valve is closed before the inlet valve is opened.
可选地，该入口阀致动器和该出口阀致动器都是具有三星形截面的插销状突出部，用于在所有侧向增强抗弯曲能力。Optionally, both the inlet valve actuator and the outlet valve actuator are pin-like protrusions having a three-star cross-section for increased resistance to bending in all lateral directions.
可选地，该再充墨单元具有常闭的墨出口，其中使用时，当该再充墨单元接合到该墨存储室时，该墨出口打开并与该入口阀形成密封连接。Optionally, the refill unit has a normally closed ink outlet, wherein in use, when the refill unit is engaged to the ink storage chamber, the ink outlet opens and forms a sealed connection with the inlet valve.
在另一方面，提供一种结合到用于喷墨打印机的墨盒单元中的再充墨单元，该墨盒单元包括：In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit incorporated into an ink cartridge unit for an inkjet printer, the ink cartridge unit comprising:
墨存储室和供墨系统，该供墨系统用于连接到具有一组墨喷嘴的打印头组件，an ink storage chamber and an ink supply system for connection to a printhead assembly having a set of ink nozzles,
其中该墨存储室具有可变的存储空间和可移动的壁部，该壁部被偏置以扩大该可变的存储空间而在其内产生负压；使得墨不会无意中从所述喷墨喷嘴泄漏。Wherein the ink storage chamber has a variable storage space and a movable wall, the wall is biased to expand the variable storage space to generate a negative pressure therein; so that the ink will not inadvertently flow from the jet The ink nozzles are leaking.
在另一方面，提供一种再充墨单元，其中：In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit wherein:
该墨存储室具有用于容纳该再充墨单元的接口，该接口具有入口阀，该入口阀偏置到其关闭位置；并且the ink storage chamber has an interface for receiving the ink refill unit, the interface has an inlet valve biased to its closed position; and
该再充墨单元还包括：The refill unit also includes:
接合结构，其用于可松开地接合到该接口；和engaging structure for releasably engaging to the interface; and
入口阀致动器，其用于当该再充墨单元接合到该墨接口时打开入口阀，使得该体部中的墨与墨存储室流体连通。An inlet valve actuator for opening the inlet valve when the ink refill unit is engaged to the ink interface, such that the ink in the body is in fluid communication with the ink storage chamber.
在另一方面，提供一种用于墨盒的再充墨单元，该墨盒具有负压墨存储室和用于容纳该再充墨单元的接口，该接口具有常闭的入口阀及常开的出口阀，二者都与该墨存储室流体连通，In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit for an ink cartridge having a negative pressure ink storage chamber and an interface for receiving the ink refill unit, the interface having a normally closed inlet valve and a normally open outlet valves, both in fluid communication with the ink storage chamber,
其中该再充墨单元还包括具有墨出口和阀致动器结构的对接部分，并且wherein the ink refill unit further includes a docking portion having an ink outlet and valve actuator structure, and
其中使用时，该对接部分可松开地接合到该接口以致动该入口阀和出口阀，于是由于该墨存储室中的负压，墨盒由来自该体部的墨填充。In use therein, the docking portion is releasably engaged to the interface to actuate the inlet and outlet valves, whereupon the ink cartridge is filled with ink from the body due to negative pressure in the ink storage chamber.
在另一方面，提供一种再充墨单元，还包括：In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit, further comprising:
墨出口；和ink export; and
增压装置；pressurization device;
其中当该再充墨单元接合到该墨存储室时，随着由于负压而将墨从该体部通过该墨出口抽入到该墨存储室直到压力平衡，该增压装置使得该单元的一部分向内受压；并且Wherein when the ink refill unit is engaged to the ink storage chamber, the pressurizing means causes the unit to a portion is compressed inwardly; and
当该再充墨单元接着从该墨存储室脱离时，该增压装置松开该墨存储室向内受压的一部分以重新建立负压。When the ink refill unit is subsequently disengaged from the ink storage chamber, the pressurizing device releases the inwardly pressurized portion of the ink storage chamber to re-establish negative pressure.
在另一方面，提供一种再充墨单元，其结合在用于喷墨打印机的墨盒中，该墨盒包括：In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit incorporated in an ink cartridge for an inkjet printer, the ink cartridge comprising:
具有相对的壁部的墨存储室，所述壁部由柔性壁装置连接而限定可变的墨存储空间；和an ink storage chamber having opposing wall portions joined by flexible wall means to define a variable ink storage space; and
用于供应墨的供墨系统，该供墨系统用于将墨提供给设置有一组喷嘴的打印头；an ink supply system for supplying ink for supplying ink to a print head provided with a set of nozzles;
其中一个相对的壁部是可移动的并被偏置而扩大该可变的墨存储空间，以在该墨存储室中产生负压，从而避免墨无意中从所述喷嘴泄漏。One of the opposing wall portions is movable and biased to expand the variable ink storage space to create a negative pressure in the ink storage chamber to prevent ink from inadvertently leaking from the nozzle.
在另一方面，提供一种再充墨单元，其中：In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit wherein:
该接口具有用于控制墨流入和流出该存储室的阀；并且the interface has a valve for controlling the flow of ink into and out of the storage chamber; and
该再充墨单元包括墨出口和阀致动器，该阀致动器用于当再充墨单元接合到该接口时致动所述阀，使得该阀致动器以预定顺序致动该阀。The refill unit includes an ink outlet and a valve actuator for actuating the valves when the refill unit is engaged to the interface such that the valve actuator actuates the valves in a predetermined sequence.
在另一方面，提供一种再充墨单元，其用于填充形成为喷墨打印机的一部分的墨盒，该打印机还具有打印头、控制电路和用于可松开地结合到该再充墨单元的接口，In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit for filling an ink cartridge formed as part of an inkjet printer, the printer also having a printhead, a control circuit and a refill unit for releasably coupling to the ink refill unit. Interface,
其中，该再充墨单元还包括墨出口和存储器电路，该存储器电路用于存储与墨的至少一个特征相关的信息，并且Wherein, the ink refill unit further includes an ink outlet and a memory circuit for storing information related to at least one characteristic of the ink, and
其中，使用时该存储器电路允许控制电路询问该信息而验证该再充墨单元中的墨适于该打印机。Wherein, in use the memory circuit allows the control circuit to interrogate the information to verify that the ink in the refill unit is suitable for the printer.
在另一方面，提供一种再充墨单元，该再充墨单元结合在用于喷墨打印机的喷墨打印头的打印头维护组件中，该打印头具有喷嘴板，该喷嘴板中形成有一组喷嘴，该打印头维护组件包括：In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit incorporated in a printhead maintenance assembly for an inkjet printhead of an inkjet printer, the printhead having a nozzle plate formed with a Set of nozzles, the printhead maintenance kit includes:
封口器，当打印头不使用时封住该组喷嘴；和a capper, which caps the set of nozzles when the printhead is not in use; and
清洁器，用于接合到该喷嘴板并擦拭喷嘴，a cleaner for engaging to the nozzle plate and wiping the nozzles,
其中，该清洁器位于该封口器的相对侧之间。Wherein, the cleaner is located between opposite sides of the sealer.
在另一方面，提供一种再充墨单元，其中该打印头组件结合在喷墨打印机中，该喷墨打印机包括：In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit, wherein the printhead assembly is incorporated in an inkjet printer, the inkjet printer comprising:
维护组件，其用于在该组件盖住该组喷嘴的遮盖位置和离开该组喷嘴的未遮盖位置之间移动；和a maintenance assembly for movement between a covered position in which the assembly covers the set of nozzles and an uncovered position away from the set of nozzles; and
机械化驱动，用于在该遮盖位置和未遮盖位置之间移动该维护组件。A mechanized drive is used to move the maintenance assembly between the covered position and the uncovered position.
在另一方面，提供一种用于补充喷墨打印机中的墨盒的再充墨单元，该墨盒具有用于接合到该再充墨单元的接口，In another aspect, there is provided a refill unit for replenishing an ink cartridge in an inkjet printer, the ink cartridge having an interface for coupling to the refill unit,
其中该再充墨单元包括：Wherein the ink refill unit includes:
墨存储室；ink storage chamber;
对接部分，用于接合到该墨盒的接口，该对接部分的基板具有一个墨出口，该墨出口用于连接到该接口上的入口；和a docking portion for engaging to the interface of the ink cartridge, the substrate of the docking portion having an ink outlet for connection to the inlet on the interface; and
接合结构，其用于可松开地接合到该接口，该接合结构形成于该基板的横向中心线上，并且engaging structure for releasably engaging to the interface, the engaging structure being formed on the lateral centerline of the substrate, and
其中该墨出口的中心与该横向中心线隔开。Wherein the center of the ink outlet is spaced from the transverse centerline.
在另一方面，提供一种再充墨单元，其中：In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit wherein:
该墨存储室由管状柔性壁部分限定，还包括用于以一个预定量收缩该柔性壁的收缩机构，并且the ink storage chamber is defined by a tubular flexible wall portion, further comprising a retraction mechanism for retracting the flexible wall by a predetermined amount, and
该再充墨单元包括：对接部分，用于接合到该墨盒的接口，该对接部分具有用于连接到该接口上的入口的墨出口；和多个收缩致动器，该收缩致动器用于当该再充墨单元接合到该接口时致动该收缩机构，并且当该再充墨单元脱离该接口时松开该收缩机构。The ink refill unit includes: a docking portion for engaging to an interface of the ink cartridge, the docking portion having an ink outlet for connecting to an inlet on the interface; and a plurality of retraction actuators for The retraction mechanism is actuated when the refill unit is engaged to the interface, and the retraction mechanism is released when the refill unit is disengaged from the interface.
在另一方面，提供一种用于补充喷墨打印机中的墨盒的再充墨单元，该墨盒具有用于接合到该再充墨单元的接口，In another aspect, there is provided a refill unit for replenishing an ink cartridge in an inkjet printer, the ink cartridge having an interface for coupling to the refill unit,
其中该再充墨单元包括：Wherein the ink refill unit includes:
墨出口，其用于接合到该接口中的互补的墨入口；和an ink outlet for a complementary ink inlet that engages into the interface; and
插销，其从该体部延伸而用于插入到该接口中的孔中，并且a pin extending from the body for insertion into a hole in the interface, and
其中该插销的横截面与该孔限定的形状相匹配，以确保该再充墨单元正确地配合到该墨盒。Wherein the cross-section of the pin matches the shape defined by the hole to ensure that the refill unit is properly fitted to the ink cartridge.
在另一方面，提供一种用于补充喷墨打印机中的墨盒的再充墨单元，其中该再充墨单元还包括：In another aspect, there is provided a refill unit for replenishing an ink cartridge in an inkjet printer, wherein the refill unit further comprises:
墨出口，其用于接合到该墨盒中的互补的墨入口；和an ink outlet for engaging into a complementary ink inlet in the ink cartridge; and
可视指示器，当预定量的墨从该再充墨单元流入到该墨盒中时，该可视指示器用于提供可视的指示。A visual indicator for providing a visual indication when a predetermined amount of ink has flowed from the refill unit into the ink cartridge.
在另一方面，提供一种再充墨单元，其中该打印头组件结合在喷墨打印机中，该喷墨打印机包括：In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit, wherein the printhead assembly is incorporated in an inkjet printer, the inkjet printer comprising:
外壳，其具有铰接安装的面板，用以进入到其内部；和an enclosure having hingedly mounted panels for accessing its interior; and
支架，其容纳在该外壳内以支撑墨盒，该支架具有铰接安装的盖，该盖打开以允许插入和取下墨盒，a bracket received within the housing to support the ink cartridge, the bracket having a hingedly mounted cover that opens to allow insertion and removal of the ink cartridge,
其中该盖的铰接轴和该面板的铰接轴平行，并且wherein the hinge axis of the cover is parallel to the hinge axis of the panel, and
该盖和该面板都沿相同方向打开。Both the cover and the panel open in the same direction.
在另一方面，提供一种再充墨单元，其中该打印头组件结合在喷墨打印机中，该喷墨打印机包括：In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit, wherein the printhead assembly is incorporated in an inkjet printer, the inkjet printer comprising:
可更换的页宽打印头，其具有一组喷嘴和打印头触点，该触点用于将电力和打印数据传输给该喷嘴；A replaceable pagewidth printhead having a set of nozzles and printhead contacts for delivering power and print data to the nozzles;
相应的触点，其用于将电力和打印数据提供给打印头触点；和corresponding contacts for providing power and print data to the printhead contacts; and
选择性的偏置机构，使得在打印时该打印头触点和相应的触点被偏置而接合，而安装或取下打印头时二者从偏置的结合中松开。An optional biasing mechanism such that the printhead contacts and corresponding contacts are biased into engagement during printing and released from biased engagement when the printhead is installed or removed.
在另一方面，提供一种再充墨单元，其中该打印头组件结合在喷墨打印机中，该喷墨打印机包括：In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit, wherein the printhead assembly is incorporated in an inkjet printer, the inkjet printer comprising:
可更换的页宽打印头，其具有一组喷嘴和打印头触点，该触点用于将电力和打印数据传输给该喷嘴；A replaceable pagewidth printhead having a set of nozzles and printhead contacts for delivering power and print data to the nozzles;
相应的触点，其用于将电力和打印数据提供给打印头触点；和corresponding contacts for providing power and print data to the printhead contacts; and
盖件，用于在打开和关闭位置之间移动，cover for movement between open and closed positions,
其中，在打开位置可安装或取下该打印头，并且在打印时该盖件处于关闭位置，从而，当该盖件移动到该关闭位置时，该打印头触点和相应的触点移动到接合状态，而当该盖件移动到该打开位置时，该打印头触点和相应的触点脱离。Wherein, the print head can be installed or removed in the open position, and the cover is in the closed position when printing, so that when the cover moves to the closed position, the print head contacts and corresponding contacts move to Engaged state, and when the cover moves to the open position, the print head contact and the corresponding contact are disengaged.
在另一方面，提供一种再充墨单元，其结合有用于喷墨打印机的墨盒，该墨盒包括：In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit incorporating an ink cartridge for an inkjet printer, the ink cartridge comprising:
至少一个墨存储室；at least one ink storage chamber;
供墨系统，其用于将墨从该或各个墨室提供给打印头；和an ink supply system for supplying ink from the or each ink chamber to the printhead; and
维护站，其用于接合到该打印头以执行一项或多项维护功能。A maintenance station for engaging to the printhead to perform one or more maintenance functions.
在另一方面，提供一种再充墨单元，该再充墨单元结合到用于将墨盒保持在喷墨打印机中的支架，该墨盒具有多个墨存储室，该支架包括多个分别对应于该墨存储室的接口，In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit coupled to a holder for holding an ink cartridge in an inkjet printer, the ink cartridge having a plurality of ink storage chambers, the holder including a plurality of ink storage chambers respectively corresponding to The interface of the ink storage chamber,
其中各个接口构造成容纳再充墨单元以补充相应的墨存储室。Each of the ports is configured to receive an ink refill unit to replenish the corresponding ink storage chamber.
在另一方面，提供一种再充墨单元，其中该打印头组件包括：In another aspect, an ink refill unit is provided, wherein the printhead assembly includes:
打印头集成电路，其通过使用平板掩膜蚀刻及沉积技术形成于晶片基底上；Printhead integrated circuits formed on wafer substrates by using slab mask etching and deposition techniques;
集成电路支撑结构，其用于安装在打印机内并与介质进给通路相邻；和an integrated circuit support structure for mounting within the printer adjacent to the media feed path; and
聚合体密封膜，其位于该集成电路支撑结构和该打印头集成电路之间，用于将该打印头集成电路固定到该集成电路支撑结构上。A polymer sealing film is positioned between the integrated circuit support structure and the printhead integrated circuit for securing the printhead integrated circuit to the integrated circuit support structure.
在另一方面，提供一种再充墨单元，其中该打印头组件包括：In another aspect, an ink refill unit is provided, wherein the printhead assembly includes:
打印头集成电路，其具有一组形成于基底上的喷墨喷嘴；a printhead integrated circuit having a set of inkjet nozzles formed on a substrate;
多个供墨管道，其用于与至少一个墨存储室建立流体连通；和a plurality of ink supply conduits for establishing fluid communication with at least one ink storage chamber; and
聚合体密封膜，其位于该供墨管道和该打印头集成电路之间，该聚合体膜具有一组孔，使得该喷墨喷嘴与该供墨管道流体连通，a polymeric sealing film positioned between the ink supply conduit and the printhead integrated circuit, the polymeric film having a set of holes such that the inkjet nozzles are in fluid communication with the ink supply conduit,
其中该聚合体密封膜厚度超过25微米。Wherein the thickness of the polymer sealing film exceeds 25 microns.
在第五方面，本发明提供一种用于填充墨存储室的再充墨单元，打印头组件提供有一组喷嘴，其中使用时，该墨存储室保持负压，以避免墨无意中从该喷嘴泄漏，该再充墨单元包括：In a fifth aspect, the present invention provides an ink refill unit for filling an ink storage chamber, a printhead assembly is provided with a set of nozzles, wherein in use, the ink storage chamber is maintained at a negative pressure to avoid ink inadvertently flowing from the nozzles. leak, the refill unit consists of:
体部，其容纳有一些墨；a body containing some ink;
墨出口；和ink export; and
增压装置；其中pressure booster; of which
当该再充墨单元接合到该墨存储室时，该增压装置使得该墨存储室的一部分向内受压，随着墨从该体部通过该墨出口由于负压而抽入到该墨存储室，直到压力平衡；并且When the ink refill unit is engaged to the ink storage chamber, the pressurization means pressurizes a portion of the ink storage chamber inwardly as ink is drawn from the body through the ink outlet into the ink storage chamber due to negative pressure. chamber until the pressure equilibrates; and
当该再充墨单元接着从该墨存储室脱离时，该增压装置松开该墨存储室向内受压的一部分以重新建立负压。When the ink refill unit is subsequently disengaged from the ink storage chamber, the pressurizing device releases the inwardly pressurized portion of the ink storage chamber to re-establish negative pressure.
该墨存储室保持负压以避免墨从该喷嘴泄漏。然而，在墨填充过程中，当该墨存储空间充满到其容积时，该负压被消除。若在该墨存储室中没有负压，将有泄漏的高风险。该填充一脱离就通过稍微增大该存储室容积，负压得以重新建立。在填充过程中按压该墨存储室的一部分将减小其空间。然而，当该再充墨单元松开该按压部分时，该容积相应地增加，并且负压得以重新建立。The ink storage chamber maintains a negative pressure to avoid leakage of ink from the nozzle. However, the negative pressure is eliminated when the ink storage space is filled to its volume during ink filling. If there is no negative pressure in the ink storage chamber, there will be a high risk of leakage. As soon as the filling is released, the negative pressure is re-established by slightly increasing the storage chamber volume. Pressing a portion of the ink storage chamber during filling will reduce its volume. However, when the pressing portion is released by the ink refill unit, the volume increases accordingly, and negative pressure is re-established.
在一些实施方式中，该墨存储室具有柔性壁部和收缩机构，其中使用时，该增压装置接合到该收缩机构而使得该柔性壁部向内收缩。可选地，该收缩机构具有两个轴向隔开的矩形凸耳，四个面板在这两个凸耳之间延伸，其中一个面板分别设置在该矩形凸耳的各侧上，并且该增压装置是四个收缩器驱动突出部，其设置成接合到其中一个矩形凸耳的四个侧面，并且使用时该增压装置朝向另一个凸耳推动该凸耳，使得该面板向内弯曲以收缩该柔性壁。可选地，该墨存储室具有入口阀和出口阀，并且该再充墨单元还包括用于当该再充墨单元接合到该墨存储室时打开该入口阀的入口阀致动器，和用于当该再充墨单元接合到该墨存储室时关闭该出口阀的出口阀致动器。可选地，该入口阀致动器和该出口阀致动器如此构造：当该再充墨单元接合到该墨存储室时，在该入口阀打开之前该出口阀得以关闭。In some embodiments, the ink storage chamber has a flexible wall portion and a constriction mechanism, wherein in use, the pressurization device is engaged to the constriction mechanism such that the flexible wall portion constricts inwardly. Optionally, the retraction mechanism has two axially spaced rectangular lugs, four panels extend between the two lugs, one panel is provided on each side of the rectangular lug, and the increasing The pressure means are four retractor drive tabs arranged to engage the four sides of one of the rectangular lugs and in use the pressure means pushes the lug towards the other lug so that the panel bends inwards to Shrink the flexible wall. Optionally, the ink storage chamber has an inlet valve and an outlet valve, and the ink refill unit further includes an inlet valve actuator for opening the inlet valve when the ink refill unit is engaged to the ink storage chamber, and An outlet valve actuator for closing the outlet valve when the ink refill unit is engaged to the ink storage chamber. Optionally, the inlet valve actuator and the outlet valve actuator are configured such that when the ink refill unit is engaged to the ink storage chamber, the outlet valve is closed before the inlet valve is opened.
可选地，该墨存储室具有柔性壁部和收缩机构，其中使用时，该增压装置接合到该收缩机构而使得该柔性壁部向内收缩。Optionally, the ink storage chamber has a flexible wall portion and a retraction mechanism, wherein in use, the pressurization device is engaged to the retraction mechanism causing the flexible wall portion to contract inwardly.
可选地，该收缩机构具有两个轴向隔开的矩形凸耳，四个面板在这两个凸耳之间延伸，其中一个面板分别设置在该矩形凸耳的各侧上，并且该增压装置是四个收缩器驱动突出部，其设置成接合到其中一个矩形凸耳的四个侧面，并且使用时该增压装置朝向另一个凸耳推动该凸耳，使得该面板向内弯曲以收缩该柔性壁。Optionally, the retraction mechanism has two axially spaced rectangular lugs, four panels extend between the two lugs, one panel is provided on each side of the rectangular lug, and the increasing The pressure means are four retractor drive tabs arranged to engage the four sides of one of the rectangular lugs and in use the pressure means pushes the lug towards the other lug so that the panel bends inwards to Shrink the flexible wall.
可选地，该墨存储室具有入口阀和出口阀，并且该再充墨单元还包括用于当该再充墨单元接合到该墨存储室时打开该入口阀的入口阀致动器，和用于当该再充墨单元接合到该墨存储室时关闭该出口阀的出口阀致动器。Optionally, the ink storage chamber has an inlet valve and an outlet valve, and the ink refill unit further includes an inlet valve actuator for opening the inlet valve when the ink refill unit is engaged to the ink storage chamber, and An outlet valve actuator for closing the outlet valve when the ink refill unit is engaged to the ink storage chamber.
可选地，该入口阀致动器和该出口阀致动器如此构造：当该再充墨单元接合到该墨存储室时，在该入口阀打开之前该出口阀得以关闭。Optionally, the inlet valve actuator and the outlet valve actuator are configured such that when the ink refill unit is engaged to the ink storage chamber, the outlet valve is closed before the inlet valve is opened.
在另一方面，提供一种结合在用于喷墨打印机的墨盒单元中的再充墨单元，该墨盒单元包括：In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit incorporated in an ink cartridge unit for an inkjet printer, the ink cartridge unit comprising:
墨存储室和供墨系统，该供墨系统用于连接到具有一组墨喷嘴的打印头组件；其中an ink storage chamber and an ink supply system for connection to a printhead assembly having a set of ink nozzles; wherein
该墨存储室具有可变的存储空间和可移动的壁部，该壁部被偏置以扩大该可变的存储空间而在其内产生负压；使得墨不会无意中从所述喷墨喷嘴泄漏。The ink storage chamber has a variable storage space and a movable wall that is biased to expand the variable storage space to create a negative pressure therein; so that ink does not inadvertently eject from the ink Nozzle leaks.
在另一方面，提供一种再充墨单元，其中：In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit wherein:
该墨存储室具有用于容纳该再充墨单元的接口，该接口具有入口阀，该入口阀偏置到其关闭位置；并且the ink storage chamber has an interface for receiving the ink refill unit, the interface has an inlet valve biased to its closed position; and
该再充墨单元还包括：The refill unit also includes:
接合结构，其用于可松开地接合到该接口；和engaging structure for releasably engaging to the interface; and
入口阀致动器，其用于当该再充墨单元接合到该墨接口时打开入口阀，使得该体部中的墨与墨存储室流体连通。An inlet valve actuator for opening the inlet valve when the ink refill unit is engaged to the ink interface, such that the ink in the body is in fluid communication with the ink storage chamber.
在另一方面，提供一种用于墨盒的再充墨单元，该墨盒具有负压墨存储室和用于容纳该再充墨单元的接口，该接口具有常闭的入口阀及常开的出口阀，二者都与该墨存储室流体连通，In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit for an ink cartridge having a negative pressure ink storage chamber and an interface for receiving the ink refill unit, the interface having a normally closed inlet valve and a normally open outlet valves, both in fluid communication with the ink storage chamber,
其中该再充墨单元还包括具有墨出口和阀致动器结构的对接部分，并且wherein the ink refill unit further includes a docking portion having an ink outlet and valve actuator structure, and
其中使用时，该对接部分可松开地接合到该接口以致动该入口阀和出口阀，于是由于该墨存储室中的负压，墨盒由来自该体部的墨填充。In use therein, the docking portion is releasably engaged to the interface to actuate the inlet and outlet valves, whereupon the ink cartridge is filled with ink from the body due to negative pressure in the ink storage chamber.
在另一方面，提供一种再充墨单元，其中：In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit wherein:
该再充墨单元经由常开的出口阀连接到该墨存储室；并且the ink refill unit is connected to the ink storage chamber via a normally open outlet valve; and
该再充墨单元还包括用于可松开地接合到该墨存储室的接合结构，和用于当该再充墨单元接合到该墨存储室时关闭该出口阀的出口阀致动器。The ink refill unit also includes engagement structure for releasably engaging to the ink storage chamber, and an outlet valve actuator for closing the outlet valve when the ink refill unit is engaged to the ink storage chamber.
在另一方面，提供一种再充墨单元，其结合有用于喷墨打印机的墨盒，该墨盒包括：In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit incorporating an ink cartridge for an inkjet printer, the ink cartridge comprising:
具有相对的壁部的墨存储室，所述壁部由柔性壁装置连接而限定可变的墨存储空间；和an ink storage chamber having opposing wall portions joined by flexible wall means to define a variable ink storage space; and
用于供应墨的供墨系统，该供墨系统用于将墨提供给设置有一组喷嘴的打印头；an ink supply system for supplying ink for supplying ink to a print head provided with a set of nozzles;
其中一个相对的壁部是可移动的并被偏置而扩大该可变的墨存储空间，以在该墨存储室中产生负压，从而避免墨无意中从所述喷嘴泄漏。One of the opposing wall portions is movable and biased to expand the variable ink storage space to create a negative pressure in the ink storage chamber to prevent ink from inadvertently leaking from the nozzle.
在另一方面，提供一种再充墨单元，其中：In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit wherein:
该墨存储室具有用于可松开地接合到该再充墨单元的接口，该接口具有用于控制墨流入和流出该存储室的阀；并且the ink storage chamber has an interface for releasably engaging the ink refill unit, the interface having a valve for controlling the flow of ink into and out of the storage chamber; and
该再充墨单元包括阀致动器，该阀致动器用于当再充墨单元接合到该接口时致动该阀，使得该阀致动器以预定顺序致动该阀。The refill unit includes a valve actuator for actuating the valve when the refill unit is engaged to the interface such that the valve actuator actuates the valves in a predetermined sequence.
在另一方面，提供一种再充墨单元，其用于填充形成为喷墨打印机的一部分的墨盒，该打印机还具有打印头、控制电路和用于可松开地结合到该再充墨单元的接口，In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit for filling an ink cartridge formed as part of an inkjet printer, the printer also having a printhead, a control circuit and a refill unit for releasably coupling to the ink refill unit. Interface,
其中，该再充墨单元还包括墨出口和存储器电路，该存储器电路用于存储与墨的至少一个特征相关的信息，并且Wherein, the ink refill unit further includes an ink outlet and a memory circuit for storing information related to at least one characteristic of the ink, and
其中，使用时该存储器电路允许控制电路询问该信息而验证该再充墨单元中的墨适于该打印机。Wherein, in use the memory circuit allows the control circuit to interrogate the information to verify that the ink in the refill unit is suitable for the printer.
在另一方面，提供一种墨盒单元，该墨盒单元结合有用于喷墨打印机的喷墨打印头的打印头维护组件，该打印头具有喷嘴板，该喷嘴板中形成有一组喷嘴，该打印头维护组件包括：In another aspect, there is provided an ink cartridge unit incorporating a printhead maintenance assembly for an inkjet printhead of an inkjet printer, the printhead having a nozzle plate with a set of nozzles formed therein, the printhead Maintenance components include:
封口器，当打印头不使用时封住该组喷嘴；和a capper, which caps the set of nozzles when the printhead is not in use; and
清洁器，用于接合到该喷嘴板并擦拭喷嘴，a cleaner for engaging to the nozzle plate and wiping the nozzles,
其中，该清洁器位于该封口器的相对侧之间。Wherein, the cleaner is located between opposite sides of the sealer.
在另一方面，提供一种结合在喷墨打印机中的再充墨单元，该喷墨打印机包括：In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit incorporated in an inkjet printer, the inkjet printer comprising:
维护组件，其用于在该组件盖住该组喷嘴的遮盖位置和离开该组喷嘴的未遮盖位置之间移动；和a maintenance assembly for movement between a covered position in which the assembly covers the set of nozzles and an uncovered position away from the set of nozzles; and
机械化驱动，用于在该遮盖位置和未遮盖位置之间移动该维护组件。A mechanized drive is used to move the maintenance assembly between the covered position and the uncovered position.
在另一方面，提供一种用于补充喷墨打印机中的墨盒的再充墨单元，该墨盒具有用于接合到该再充墨单元的接口，其中该再充墨单元包括：In another aspect, there is provided a refill unit for replenishing an ink cartridge in an inkjet printer, the ink cartridge having an interface for coupling to the refill unit, wherein the refill unit includes:
墨存储室；ink storage chamber;
对接部分，用于接合到该墨盒的接口，该对接部分的基板具有一个墨出口，该墨出口用于连接到该接口上的入口；和a docking portion for engaging to the interface of the ink cartridge, the substrate of the docking portion having an ink outlet for connection to the inlet on the interface; and
接合结构，其用于可松开地接合到该接口，该接合结构形成于该基板的横向中心线上，并且engaging structure for releasably engaging to the interface, the engaging structure being formed on the lateral centerline of the substrate, and
其中该墨出口的中心与该横向中心线隔开。Wherein the center of the ink outlet is spaced from the transverse centerline.
在另一方面，提供一种用于补充喷墨打印机中的墨盒的再充墨单元，该墨盒具有用于接合到该再充墨单元的接口，该墨存储室由管状柔性壁部分限定，和用于以一个预定量收缩该柔性壁的收缩机构，In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit for replenishing an ink cartridge in an inkjet printer, the ink cartridge having an interface for coupling to the refill unit, the ink storage chamber being defined by a tubular flexible wall portion, and retraction mechanism for retracting the flexible wall by a predetermined amount,
其中该再充墨单元包括：对接部分，用于接合到该墨盒的接口，该对接部分具有用于连接到该接口上的入口的墨出口；和多个收缩致动器，该收缩致动器用于当该再充墨单元接合到该接口时致动该收缩机构，并且当该再充墨单元脱离该接口时松开该收缩机构。Wherein the ink refill unit comprises: a docking portion for joining to an interface of the ink cartridge, the docking portion having an ink outlet for connecting to an inlet on the interface; and a plurality of retraction actuators for The retraction mechanism is actuated when the refill unit is engaged to the interface, and the retraction mechanism is released when the refill unit is disengaged from the interface.
在另一方面，提供一种用于补充喷墨打印机中的墨盒的再充墨单元，该墨盒具有用于接合到该再充墨单元的接口，其中该再充墨单元包括：In another aspect, there is provided a refill unit for replenishing an ink cartridge in an inkjet printer, the ink cartridge having an interface for coupling to the refill unit, wherein the refill unit includes:
墨出口，其用于接合到该接口中的互补的墨入口；和an ink outlet for a complementary ink inlet that engages into the interface; and
插销，其从该体部延伸而用于插入到该接口中的孔中，并且a pin extending from the body for insertion into a hole in the interface, and
其中该插销的横截面与该孔限定的形状相匹配，以确保该再充墨单元正确地配合到该墨盒。Wherein the cross-section of the pin matches the shape defined by the hole to ensure that the refill unit is properly fitted to the ink cartridge.
在另一方面，提供一种用于补充喷墨打印机中的墨盒的再充墨单元，其中该再充墨单元包括：In another aspect, there is provided a refill unit for replenishing an ink cartridge in an inkjet printer, wherein the refill unit comprises:
墨出口，其用于接合到该墨盒中的互补的墨入口；和an ink outlet for engaging into a complementary ink inlet in the ink cartridge; and
可视指示器，当预定量的墨从该再充墨单元流入到该墨盒中时，该可视指示器用于提供可视的指示。A visual indicator for providing a visual indication when a predetermined amount of ink has flowed from the refill unit into the ink cartridge.
在另一方面，提供一种再充墨单元，其中该打印头组件结合在喷墨打印机中，该喷墨打印机包括：In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit, wherein the printhead assembly is incorporated in an inkjet printer, the inkjet printer comprising:
外壳，其具有铰接安装的面板，用以进入到其内部；和an enclosure having hingedly mounted panels for accessing its interior; and
支架，其容纳在该外壳内以支撑墨盒，该支架具有铰接安装的盖，该盖打开以允许插入和取下墨盒，a bracket received within the housing to support the ink cartridge, the bracket having a hingedly mounted cover that opens to allow insertion and removal of the ink cartridge,
其中该盖的铰接轴和该面板的铰接轴平行，并且wherein the hinge axis of the cover is parallel to the hinge axis of the panel, and
该盖和该面板都沿相同方向打开。Both the cover and the panel open in the same direction.
在另一方面，提供一种再充墨单元，其中该打印头组件结合在喷墨打印机中，该喷墨打印机包括：In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit, wherein the printhead assembly is incorporated in an inkjet printer, the inkjet printer comprising:
可更换的页宽打印头，其具有一组喷嘴和打印头触点，该触点用于将电力和打印数据传输给该喷嘴；A replaceable pagewidth printhead having a set of nozzles and printhead contacts for delivering power and print data to the nozzles;
相应的触点，其用于将电力和打印数据提供给打印头触点；和corresponding contacts for providing power and print data to the printhead contacts; and
选择性的偏置机构，使得在打印时该打印头触点和相应的触点被偏置而接合，而安装或取下打印头时二者从偏置的结合中松开。An optional biasing mechanism such that the printhead contacts and corresponding contacts are biased into engagement during printing and released from biased engagement when the printhead is installed or removed.
在另一方面，提供一种再充墨单元，其中该打印头组件结合在喷墨打印机中，该喷墨打印机包括：In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit, wherein the printhead assembly is incorporated in an inkjet printer, the inkjet printer comprising:
可更换的页宽打印头，其具有一组喷嘴和打印头触点，该触点用于将电力和打印数据传输给该喷嘴；A replaceable pagewidth printhead having a set of nozzles and printhead contacts for delivering power and print data to the nozzles;
相应的触点，其用于将电力和打印数据提供给打印头触点；和corresponding contacts for providing power and print data to the printhead contacts; and
盖件，用于在打开和关闭位置之间移动，cover for movement between open and closed positions,
其中，在打开位置可安装或取下该打印头，并且在打印时该盖件处于关闭位置，从而，当该盖件移动到该关闭位置时，该打印头触点和相应的触点移动到接合状态，而当该盖件移动到该打开位置时，该打印头触点和相应的触点脱离。Wherein, the print head can be installed or removed in the open position, and the cover is in the closed position when printing, so that when the cover moves to the closed position, the print head contacts and corresponding contacts move to Engaged state, and when the cover moves to the open position, the print head contact and the corresponding contact are disengaged.
在另一方面，提供一种再充墨单元，其结合有用于喷墨打印机的墨盒，该墨盒包括：In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit incorporating an ink cartridge for an inkjet printer, the ink cartridge comprising:
至少一个墨存储室；at least one ink storage chamber;
供墨系统，其用于将墨从该或各个墨室提供给打印头；和an ink supply system for supplying ink from the or each ink chamber to the printhead; and
维护站，其用于接合到该打印头以执行一项或多项维护功能。A maintenance station for engaging to the printhead to perform one or more maintenance functions.
在另一方面，提供一种再充墨单元，该再充墨单元结合到用于将墨盒保持在喷墨打印机中的支架，该墨盒具有多个墨存储室，该支架包括多个分别对应于该墨存储室的接口，In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit coupled to a holder for holding an ink cartridge in an inkjet printer, the ink cartridge having a plurality of ink storage chambers, the holder including a plurality of ink storage chambers respectively corresponding to The interface of the ink storage chamber,
其中各个接口构造成容纳再充墨单元以补充相应的墨存储室。Each of the ports is configured to receive an ink refill unit to replenish the corresponding ink storage chamber.
在另一方面，提供一种再充墨单元，其中该打印头组件包括：In another aspect, an ink refill unit is provided, wherein the printhead assembly includes:
打印头集成电路，其通过使用平板掩膜蚀刻及沉积技术形成于晶片基底上；Printhead integrated circuits formed on wafer substrates by using slab mask etching and deposition techniques;
集成电路支撑结构，其用于安装在打印机内并与介质进给通路相邻；和an integrated circuit support structure for mounting within the printer adjacent to the media feed path; and
聚合体密封膜，其位于该集成电路支撑结构和该打印头集成电路之间，用于将该打印头集成电路固定到该集成电路支撑结构上。A polymer sealing film is positioned between the integrated circuit support structure and the printhead integrated circuit for securing the printhead integrated circuit to the integrated circuit support structure.
在另一方面，提供一种再充墨单元，其中该打印头组件包括：In another aspect, an ink refill unit is provided, wherein the printhead assembly includes:
打印头集成电路，其具有一组形成于基底上的喷墨喷嘴；a printhead integrated circuit having a set of inkjet nozzles formed on a substrate;
多个供墨管道，其用于与至少一个墨存储室建立流体连通；和a plurality of ink supply conduits for establishing fluid communication with at least one ink storage chamber; and
聚合体密封膜，其位于该供墨管道和该打印头集成电路之间，该聚合体膜具有一组孔，使得该喷墨喷嘴与该供墨管道流体连通，a polymeric sealing film positioned between the ink supply conduit and the printhead integrated circuit, the polymeric film having a set of holes such that the inkjet nozzles are in fluid communication with the ink supply conduit,
其中该聚合体密封膜厚度超过25微米。Wherein the thickness of the polymer sealing film exceeds 25 microns.
在第六方面，本发明提供一种用于喷墨打印机的墨盒，该墨盒包括：In a sixth aspect, the present invention provides an ink cartridge for an inkjet printer, the ink cartridge comprising:
具有相对的壁部的墨存储室，所述壁部由柔性壁装置连接而限定可变的墨存储空间；和an ink storage chamber having opposing wall portions joined by flexible wall means to define a variable ink storage space; and
用于供应墨的供墨系统，该供墨系统用于将墨提供给设置有一组喷嘴的打印头；其中，an ink supply system for supplying ink for supplying ink to a print head provided with a set of nozzles; wherein,
其中一个相对的壁部是可移动的并被偏置而扩大该可变的墨存储空间，以在该墨存储室中产生负压，从而避免墨无意中从所述喷嘴泄漏。One of the opposing wall portions is movable and biased to expand the variable ink storage space to create a negative pressure in the ink storage chamber to prevent ink from inadvertently leaking from the nozzle.
在两个刚性壁之间具有柔性壁的墨存储室特别适于提供可变的墨空间，该可变的墨空间以指定的负压存储墨。一个壁可容纳所需的入口阀和出口阀，而第二壁是可移动的并可从该第一壁偏移开。通过向一板施加一个偏移力，很简单就可以确定在该墨存储空间内提供指定的负压所需的偏移力。基本的“手风琴(accordion)”结构可采用很多形状并折叠到几乎零空间以有效地使用墨。An ink storage chamber with a flexible wall between two rigid walls is particularly suitable for providing a variable ink space that stores ink at a specified negative pressure. One wall accommodates the required inlet and outlet valves, while the second wall is movable and offset from the first wall. By applying a biasing force to a plate, the biasing force required to provide a given negative pressure within the ink storage space is readily determined. The basic "accordion" structure can take many shapes and fold into almost zero space to use ink efficiently.
在一些实施方式中，其中一个壁部固定在墨盒内，并具有用于连接到再充墨单元的入口阀和用于连接到供墨系统的出口阀。可选地，该可移动壁由恒力弹簧来偏置。可选地，该入口阀和出口阀构造成当该再充墨单元接合到墨存储室时由该再充墨单元分别打开和关闭。可选地，该入口阀和出口阀构造成当该再充墨单元接合到该墨存储室时，在该入口阀打开之前该出口阀是关闭的。In some embodiments, one of the walls is secured within the cartridge and has an inlet valve for connection to the ink refill unit and an outlet valve for connection to the ink supply system. Optionally, the movable wall is biased by a constant force spring. Optionally, the inlet valve and outlet valve are configured to be respectively opened and closed by the ink refill unit when the ink refill unit is engaged to the ink storage chamber. Optionally, the inlet valve and outlet valve are configured such that when the ink refill unit is engaged to the ink storage chamber, the outlet valve is closed before the inlet valve is opened.
可选地，其中一个壁部固定在墨盒内，并具有用于连接到再充墨单元的入口阀和用于连接到供墨系统的出口阀。Optionally, one of the wall portions is secured within the cartridge and has an inlet valve for connection to the ink refill unit and an outlet valve for connection to the ink supply system.
可选地，该可移动壁由恒力弹簧来偏置。Optionally, the movable wall is biased by a constant force spring.
可选地，该入口阀和出口阀构造成当该再充墨单元接合到墨存储室时由该再充墨单元分别打开和关闭。Optionally, the inlet valve and outlet valve are configured to be respectively opened and closed by the ink refill unit when the ink refill unit is engaged to the ink storage chamber.
可选地，该入口阀和出口阀构造成当该再充墨单元接合到该墨存储室时，在该入口阀打开之前该出口阀是关闭的。Optionally, the inlet valve and outlet valve are configured such that when the ink refill unit is engaged to the ink storage chamber, the outlet valve is closed before the inlet valve is opened.
在另一方面，提供一种墨盒，其中该墨存储室具有可变的存储空间和可移动的壁部，该壁部被偏置以扩大该可变的存储空间而在其内产生负压；使得墨不会无意中从所述喷墨喷嘴泄漏。In another aspect, there is provided an ink cartridge, wherein the ink storage chamber has a variable storage space and a movable wall portion biased to expand the variable storage space to generate a negative pressure therein; So that ink does not inadvertently leak from the inkjet nozzles.
在另一方面，提供一种墨盒，其中：In another aspect, an ink cartridge is provided wherein:
负压墨存储室具有用于容纳再充墨单元以供填充该存储室的接口，该接口具有入口阀，该入口阀偏置到其关闭位置；并且该再充墨单元包括：a negative pressure ink storage chamber having an interface for receiving a refill unit for filling the storage chamber, the interface having an inlet valve biased to its closed position; and the refill unit comprising:
体部，其容纳有一些墨；a body containing some ink;
接合结构，其用于可松开地接合到该接口；和engaging structure for releasably engaging to the interface; and
入口阀致动器，其用于当该再充墨单元接合到该墨接口时打开入口阀，使得该体部中的墨与墨存储室流体连通。An inlet valve actuator for opening the inlet valve when the ink refill unit is engaged to the ink interface, such that the ink in the body is in fluid communication with the ink storage chamber.
在另一方面，提供一种墨盒，其中：In another aspect, an ink cartridge is provided wherein:
负压墨存储室具有用于容纳再充墨单元以供填充该墨存储室的接口，该接口具有常闭的入口阀及常开的出口阀，二者都与该墨存储室流体连通；并且a negative pressure ink storage chamber having an interface for receiving a refill unit for filling the ink storage chamber, the interface having a normally closed inlet valve and a normally open outlet valve, both in fluid communication with the ink storage chamber; and
该再充墨单元包括：The refill unit includes:
体部，其容纳有一些墨；和a body containing some ink; and
对接部分，其具有墨出口和阀致动器结构，该对接部分在使用时可松开地接合到该接口以致动该入口阀和出口阀，于是由于该墨存储室中的负压，墨盒由来自该体部的墨填充。a docking portion, which has an ink outlet and valve actuator structure, which in use is releasably engaged to the interface to actuate the inlet and outlet valves, whereby the ink cartridge is activated by the negative pressure in the ink storage chamber Ink fills from the body.
在另一方面，提供一种墨盒，其中：In another aspect, an ink cartridge is provided wherein:
该负压墨存储室设置成由该再充墨单元经过常开的出口阀填充；和the negative pressure ink storage chamber is arranged to be filled by the ink refill unit through a normally open outlet valve; and
该再充墨单元包括：The refill unit includes:
体部，其容纳有一些墨；a body containing some ink;
接合结构，其用于可松开地接合到该墨存储室；和engaging structure for releasably engaging to the ink storage chamber; and
出口阀致动器，其用于当该再充墨单元接合到该墨存储室时关闭出口阀。an outlet valve actuator for closing the outlet valve when the ink refill unit is engaged to the ink storage chamber.
在另一方面，提供一种墨盒，其中：In another aspect, an ink cartridge is provided wherein:
该墨存储室设置成由再充墨单元填充；和the ink storage chamber is arranged to be filled by an ink refill unit; and
该再充墨单元包括：The refill unit includes:
体部，其容纳有一些墨；a body containing some ink;
墨出口；和ink export; and
增压装置，当该再充墨单元接合到该墨存储室时，随着由于负压而将墨从该体部通过该墨出口抽入到该墨存储室直到压力平衡，该增压装置使得该单元的一部分向内受压，并且当该再充墨单元接着从该墨存储室脱离时，该增压装置松开该墨存储室向内受压的一部分以重新建立负压。pressurization means, when the ink refill unit is engaged to the ink storage chamber, as ink is drawn from the body through the ink outlet into the ink storage chamber due to negative pressure until the pressure equalizes A portion of the unit is pressurized inwardly, and when the ink refill unit is subsequently disengaged from the ink storage chamber, the pressurization device releases the inwardly pressurized portion of the ink storage chamber to re-establish negative pressure.
在另一方面，提供一种墨盒，其中：In another aspect, an ink cartridge is provided wherein:
该墨存储室具有用于可松开地接合到再充墨单元以供填充该墨存储室的接口，该接口具有用于控制墨流入和流出该存储室的阀；并且The ink storage chamber has an interface for releasably engaging an ink refill unit for filling the ink storage chamber, the interface having a valve for controlling the flow of ink into and out of the storage chamber; and
该再充墨单元包括：The refill unit includes:
体部，其容纳有一些墨；a body containing some ink;
墨出口；和ink export; and
阀致动器，其用于当再充墨单元接合到该接口时致动所述阀，使得该阀致动器以预定顺序致动该阀。A valve actuator for actuating the valves when the refill unit is engaged to the interface such that the valve actuator actuates the valves in a predetermined sequence.
在另一方面，提供一种墨盒，还包括用于可松开地接合到再充墨单元以供填充该墨合单元的接口，In another aspect, an ink cartridge is provided, further comprising an interface for releasably engaging a refill unit for filling the ink unit,
其中：该喷墨打印机结合有打印头、控制电路和再充墨单元，该再充墨单元包括：Wherein: the inkjet printer is combined with a print head, a control circuit and an ink refill unit, and the ink refill unit includes:
体部，其容纳有一些墨；a body containing some ink;
墨出口；和ink export; and
存储器电路，其用于存储与墨的至少一个特征相关的信息，使用时其允许控制电路询问该信息而验证该再充墨单元中的墨适于该打印机。A memory circuit for storing information relating to at least one characteristic of the ink which, in use, allows the control circuit to interrogate the information to verify that the ink in the refill unit is suitable for the printer.
在另一方面，提供一种墨盒，该墨盒结合在用于喷墨打印机的喷墨打印头的打印头维护组件中，该打印头具有喷嘴板，该喷嘴板中形成有一组喷嘴，In another aspect, an ink cartridge is provided for incorporation in a printhead maintenance assembly for an inkjet printhead of an inkjet printer, the printhead having a nozzle plate with a set of nozzles formed therein,
其中该打印头维护组件包括：The printhead maintenance components include:
封口器，当打印头不使用时封住该组喷嘴；和a capper, which caps the set of nozzles when the printhead is not in use; and
清洁器，用于接合到该喷嘴板并擦拭喷嘴，该清洁器位于该封口器的相对侧之间。A cleaner for engaging the nozzle plate and wiping the nozzles is positioned between opposite sides of the sealer.
在另一方面，提供一种墨盒，其中该喷墨打印机包括：In another aspect, an ink cartridge is provided, wherein the inkjet printer includes:
打印头，其具有一组喷嘴；a printhead having a set of nozzles;
维护组件，其用于在该组件盖住该组喷嘴的遮盖位置和离开该组喷嘴的未遮盖位置之间移动；和a maintenance assembly for movement between a covered position in which the assembly covers the set of nozzles and an uncovered position away from the set of nozzles; and
机械化驱动，用于在该遮盖位置和未遮盖位置之间移动该维护组件。A mechanized drive is used to move the maintenance assembly between the covered position and the uncovered position.
在另一方面，提供一种墨盒单元，还包括用于接合到再充墨单元以补充该墨盒的接口，该再充墨单元包括：In another aspect, an ink cartridge unit is provided, further comprising an interface for engaging to a refill unit to replenish the ink cartridge, the refill unit comprising:
墨存储室；ink storage chamber;
对接部分，用于接合到该墨盒的接口，该对接部分的基板具有一个墨出口，该墨出口用于连接到该接口上的入口；和a docking portion for engaging to the interface of the ink cartridge, the substrate of the docking portion having an ink outlet for connection to the inlet on the interface; and
接合结构，其用于可松开地接合到该墨存储室，该接合结构形成于该基板的横向中心线上，该墨出口的中心与该横向中心线隔开。An engagement structure for releasably engaging to the ink storage chamber is formed on a transverse centerline of the substrate, the center of the ink outlet being spaced from the transverse centerline.
在另一方面，提供一种墨盒单元，还包括用于接合到再充墨单元以补充该墨盒的接口，In another aspect, there is provided an ink cartridge unit, further comprising an interface for engaging to a refill unit to replenish the ink cartridge,
其中该墨存储室由管状柔性壁部分限定；wherein the ink storage chamber is defined by a tubular flexible wall portion;
该墨盒单元还包括收缩机构，用于以一个预定量收缩该柔性壁；和The cartridge unit also includes a contraction mechanism for contracting the flexible wall by a predetermined amount; and
该再充墨单元包括：The refill unit includes:
墨存储室；ink storage chamber;
对接部分，用于接合到该墨盒的接口，该对接部分具有用于连接到该接口上的入口的墨出口，和多个收缩致动器，该收缩致动器用于当该再充墨单元接合到该接口时致动该收缩机构，并且当该再充墨单元脱离该接口时松开该收缩机构。a docking portion for engaging to the interface of the ink cartridge, the docking portion having an ink outlet for connecting to the inlet on the interface, and a plurality of retraction actuators for when the refill unit is engaged The retraction mechanism is activated when the interface is reached, and the retraction mechanism is released when the refill unit is disengaged from the interface.
在另一方面，提供一种墨盒单元，还包括再充墨单元和用于接合到再充墨单元以补充该墨盒的接口，该再充墨单元包括：In another aspect, an ink cartridge unit is provided, further comprising a refill unit and an interface for engaging to the refill unit to replenish the ink cartridge, the refill unit comprising:
体部，其容纳有一些墨；a body containing some ink;
墨出口，其用于接合到该接口中的互补的墨入口；和an ink outlet for a complementary ink inlet that engages into the interface; and
插销，其从该体部延伸而用于插入到该接口中的孔中，a pin extending from the body for insertion into a hole in the interface,
其中该插销的横截面与该孔限定的形状相匹配，以确保该再充墨单元正确地配合到该墨盒。Wherein the cross-section of the pin matches the shape defined by the hole to ensure that the refill unit is properly fitted to the ink cartridge.
在另一方面，提供一种墨盒单元，该墨盒单元可接合到再充墨单元用于补充该墨盒，该再充墨单元包括：In another aspect, there is provided an ink cartridge unit engageable to a refill unit for replenishing the ink cartridge, the refill unit comprising:
体部，其容纳有一些墨；a body containing some ink;
墨出口，其用于接合到该接口中的互补的墨入口；和an ink outlet for a complementary ink inlet that engages into the interface; and
可视指示器，当预定量的墨从该再充墨单元流入到该墨盒中时，该可视指示器用于提供可视的指示。A visual indicator for providing a visual indication when a predetermined amount of ink has flowed from the refill unit into the ink cartridge.
在另一方面，提供一种墨盒单元，In another aspect, there is provided an ink cartridge unit,
其中该喷墨打印机包括：Among them, the inkjet printer includes:
外壳，其具有铰接安装的面板，用以进入到其内部；an enclosure having hingedly mounted panels for access to its interior;
支架，其容纳在该外壳内以支撑墨盒，该支架具有铰接安装的盖，该盖打开以允许插入和取下墨盒，a bracket received within the housing to support the ink cartridge, the bracket having a hingedly mounted cover that opens to allow insertion and removal of the ink cartridge,
其中该盖的铰接轴和该面板的铰接轴平行，并且wherein the hinge axis of the cover is parallel to the hinge axis of the panel, and
其中该盖和该面板都沿相同方向打开。Wherein the cover and the panel both open in the same direction.
在另一方面，提供一种墨盒，其中该喷墨打印机包括：In another aspect, an ink cartridge is provided, wherein the inkjet printer includes:
可更换的页宽打印头，其具有一组喷嘴和打印头触点，该触点用于将电力和打印数据传输给该喷嘴；A replaceable pagewidth printhead having a set of nozzles and printhead contacts for delivering power and print data to the nozzles;
相应的触点，其用于将电力和打印数据提供给打印头触点；和corresponding contacts for providing power and print data to the printhead contacts; and
选择性的偏置机构，使得在打印时该打印头触点和相应的触点被偏置而接合，而安装或取下打印头时二者从偏置的结合中松开。An optional biasing mechanism such that the printhead contacts and corresponding contacts are biased into engagement during printing and released from biased engagement when the printhead is installed or removed.
在另一方面，提供一种墨盒，其中该喷墨打印机包括：In another aspect, an ink cartridge is provided, wherein the inkjet printer includes:
可更换的页宽打印头，其具有一组喷嘴和打印头触点，该触点用于将电力和打印数据传输给该喷嘴；A replaceable pagewidth printhead having a set of nozzles and printhead contacts for delivering power and print data to the nozzles;
相应的触点，其用于将电力和打印数据提供给打印头触点；和corresponding contacts for providing power and print data to the printhead contacts; and
盖件，用于在打开和关闭位置之间移动，其中，在打开位置可安装或取下该打印头，并且在打印时该盖件处于关闭位置，从而，当该盖件移动到该关闭位置时，该打印头触点和相应的触点移动到接合状态，而当该盖件移动到该打开位置时，该打印头触点和相应的触点脱离。A cover for movement between an open position in which the printhead can be installed or removed and a closed position during printing so that when the cover is moved to the closed position When the cover moves to the open position, the print head contact and the corresponding contact move to the engaged state, and when the cover moves to the open position, the print head contact and the corresponding contact disengage.
在另一方面，提供一种墨盒，还包括：In another aspect, an ink cartridge is provided, further comprising:
供墨系统，其用于将墨从该或各个墨室提供给打印头；和an ink supply system for supplying ink from the or each ink chamber to the printhead; and
维护站，其用于接合到该打印头以执行一项或多项维护功能。A maintenance station for engaging to the printhead to perform one or more maintenance functions.
在另一方面，提供一种墨盒，该墨盒设置成由支架保持在喷墨打印机中，该支架包括多个接口，该接口分别对应于存储室，各个接口构造成容纳再充墨单元以补充相应的墨存储室。In another aspect, there is provided an ink cartridge arranged to be held in an inkjet printer by a holder, the holder including a plurality of ports respectively corresponding to storage chambers, each port being configured to receive a refill unit to replenish a corresponding ink storage chamber.
在另一方面，提供一种墨盒，其中该打印机结合有打印头，该打印头包括：In another aspect, an ink cartridge is provided wherein the printer incorporates a printhead comprising:
打印头集成电路，其通过使用平板掩膜蚀刻及沉积技术形成于晶片基底上；Printhead integrated circuits formed on wafer substrates by using slab mask etching and deposition techniques;
集成电路支撑结构，其用于安装在打印机内并与介质进给通路相邻；和an integrated circuit support structure for mounting within the printer adjacent to the media feed path; and
聚合体密封膜，其位于该集成电路支撑结构和该打印头集成电路之间，用于将该打印头集成电路固定到该集成电路支撑结构上。A polymer sealing film is positioned between the integrated circuit support structure and the printhead integrated circuit for securing the printhead integrated circuit to the integrated circuit support structure.
在另一方面，提供一种墨盒，其中该打印机结合有打印头，该打印头包括：In another aspect, an ink cartridge is provided wherein the printer incorporates a printhead comprising:
打印头集成电路，其具有一组形成于基底上的喷墨喷嘴；a printhead integrated circuit having a set of inkjet nozzles formed on a substrate;
多个供墨管道，其用于与至少一个墨存储室建立流体连通；和a plurality of ink supply conduits for establishing fluid communication with at least one ink storage chamber; and
聚合体密封膜，其位于该供墨管道和该打印头集成电路之间，该聚合体膜具有一组孔，使得该喷墨喷嘴与该供墨管道流体连通，该聚合体密封膜厚度超过25微米。A polymeric sealing film positioned between the ink supply conduit and the printhead integrated circuit, the polymeric film having a set of holes such that the inkjet nozzles are in fluid communication with the ink supply conduit, the polymeric sealing film having a thickness exceeding 25 Microns.
在第七方面，本发明提供一种用于填充墨存储室的再充墨单元，该墨存储室具有用于可松开地接合到该再充墨单元的接口，该接口具有用于控制墨流入和流出该存储室的阀；该再充墨单元包括：In a seventh aspect, the present invention provides an ink refill unit for filling an ink storage chamber, the ink storage chamber having an interface for releasably engaging the ink refill unit, the interface having an interface for controlling ink valves for flow into and out of the storage chamber; the refill unit consists of:
体部，其容纳有一些墨；a body containing some ink;
墨出口；和ink export; and
阀致动器，该阀致动器用于当再充墨单元接合到该接口时致动所述阀；使得该阀致动器以预定顺序致动该阀。a valve actuator for actuating the valve when the refill unit is engaged to the interface; such that the valve actuator actuates the valve in a predetermined sequence.
以预定顺序致动该阀使得填充流动速率可被控制，并且可将供墨系统的其它部分与该打印头隔离，这些部分可能影响到填充过程或受到该填充过程影响。例如，其有利于使该墨存储室保持负压而防止墨从该打印头泄漏。然而，在填充过程中，该负压可能会暂时撤销，若到该打印头的出口阀不预先关闭，墨可能会泄漏。Actuating the valves in a predetermined sequence allows the fill flow rate to be controlled and to isolate other parts of the ink supply system from the printhead that might affect or be affected by the fill process. For example, it is beneficial to maintain the ink storage chamber at a negative pressure preventing ink from leaking from the printhead. However, during filling, the negative pressure may be temporarily withdrawn and ink may leak if the outlet valve to the printhead is not closed beforehand.
在一些实施方式中，该接口具有常闭且用于连接到该再充墨单元的出口的入口阀，及常开且用于连接到该喷墨打印头的出口阀，其中使用时，在打开该入口阀之前该阀致动器关闭该出口阀。可选地，该墨存储室使得墨保持在一负压，并且在该再充墨单元的出口与该入口阀形成密封连接之前，该阀致动器不会致动该入口阀。可选地，该阀致动器包括入口阀致动器和出口阀致动器，其中该入口阀致动器和该出口阀致动器都是具有三星形截面的插销状突出部，用于在所有侧向增强抗弯曲能力。可选地，该三星形截面构造成匹配到该接口中的相应形状的孔中，以该再充墨单元配合到该正确的墨存储室。In some embodiments, the interface has a normally closed inlet valve for connection to the outlet of the refill unit, and a normally open outlet valve for connection to the inkjet printhead, wherein in use, when open The valve actuator closes the outlet valve before the inlet valve. Optionally, the ink storage chamber maintains ink at a negative pressure and the valve actuator does not actuate the inlet valve until the outlet of the refill unit is in sealed connection with the inlet valve. Optionally, the valve actuator includes an inlet valve actuator and an outlet valve actuator, wherein both the inlet valve actuator and the outlet valve actuator are pin-shaped protrusions with a three-star cross-section for Increased resistance to bending in all lateral directions. Optionally, the triangular cross-section is configured to fit into a correspondingly shaped hole in the interface so that the refill unit fits to the correct ink storage chamber.
可选地，该接口具有常闭且用于连接到该再充墨单元的出口的入口阀，及常开且用于连接到该喷墨打印头的出口阀，其中使用时，在打开该入口阀之前该阀致动器关闭该出口阀。Optionally, the interface has a normally closed inlet valve for connection to the outlet of the refill unit, and a normally open outlet valve for connection to the inkjet printhead, wherein in use, the inlet is opened The valve actuator closes the outlet valve before the valve.
可选地，该墨存储室使得墨保持在一负压，并且在该再充墨单元的出口与该入口阀形成密封连接之前，该阀致动器不会致动该入口阀。Optionally, the ink storage chamber maintains ink at a negative pressure and the valve actuator does not actuate the inlet valve until the outlet of the refill unit is in sealed connection with the inlet valve.
可选地，该阀致动器包括入口阀致动器和出口阀致动器，其中该入口阀致动器和该出口阀致动器都是具有三星形截面的插销状突出部，用于在所有侧向增强抗弯曲能力。Optionally, the valve actuator includes an inlet valve actuator and an outlet valve actuator, wherein both the inlet valve actuator and the outlet valve actuator are pin-shaped protrusions with a three-star cross-section for Increased resistance to bending in all lateral directions.
可选地，该三星形截面构造成匹配到该接口中的相应形状的孔中，以该再充墨单元配合到该正确的墨存储室。Optionally, the triangular cross-section is configured to fit into a correspondingly shaped hole in the interface so that the refill unit fits to the correct ink storage chamber.
在另一方面，提供一种结合到用于喷墨打印机的墨盒单元中的再充墨单元，该墨盒单元包括：In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit incorporated into an ink cartridge unit for an inkjet printer, the ink cartridge unit comprising:
墨存储室和供墨系统，该供墨系统用于连接到具有一组墨喷嘴的打印头组件；其中an ink storage chamber and an ink supply system for connection to a printhead assembly having a set of ink nozzles; wherein
该墨存储室具有可变的存储空间和可移动的壁部，该壁部被偏置以扩大该可变的存储空间而在其内产生负压；使得墨不会无意中从所述喷墨喷嘴泄漏。The ink storage chamber has a variable storage space and a movable wall that is biased to expand the variable storage space to create a negative pressure therein; so that ink does not inadvertently eject from the ink Nozzle leaks.
在另一方面，提供一种再充墨单元，其中：In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit wherein:
该墨存储室将墨提供给打印头组件；the ink storage chamber provides ink to the printhead assembly;
该接口具有一个偏置到其关闭位置的入口阀；并且the interface has an inlet valve biased to its closed position; and
该再充墨单元还包括用于可松开地接合到该接口的接合结构，和用于当该再充墨单元接合到该墨接口时打开该入口阀的入口阀致动器，使得该体部内的墨与该墨存储室流体连通。The ink refill unit also includes an engagement structure for releasably engaging to the interface, and an inlet valve actuator for opening the inlet valve when the ink refill unit is engaged to the ink interface, such that the body Ink within the portion is in fluid communication with the ink storage chamber.
在另一方面，提供一种再充墨单元，其中：In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit wherein:
该接口具有常闭的入口阀及常开的出口阀，二者都与该墨存储室流体连通；并且the interface has a normally closed inlet valve and a normally open outlet valve, both in fluid communication with the ink storage chamber; and
该再充墨单元还包括对接部分，该对接部分具有墨出口和阀致动器结构，该对接部分在使用时可松开地接合到该接口以致动该入口阀和出口阀，于是由于该墨存储室中的负压，墨盒由来自该体部的墨填充。The ink refill unit also includes a docking portion having ink outlet and valve actuator structures, the docking portion being releasably engaged to the interface in use to actuate the inlet and outlet valves, whereby the ink Negative pressure in the storage chamber, the cartridge is filled with ink from this body.
在另一方面，提供一种再充墨单元，其中：In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit wherein:
该墨存储室将墨提供给打印头组件；the ink storage chamber provides ink to the printhead assembly;
该再充墨单元经由常开的出口阀连接到该墨存储室；并且the ink refill unit is connected to the ink storage chamber via a normally open outlet valve; and
该再充墨单元还包括用于可松开地接合到该墨存储室的接合结构，和用于当该再充墨单元接合到该墨存储室时关闭该出口阀的出口阀致动器。The ink refill unit also includes engagement structure for releasably engaging to the ink storage chamber, and an outlet valve actuator for closing the outlet valve when the ink refill unit is engaged to the ink storage chamber.
在另一方面，提供一种再充墨单元，其中：In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit wherein:
该墨存储室供应该打印头组件的一组喷嘴，其中使用时，该墨存储室保持负压以避免墨无意中从喷嘴泄漏；the ink storage chamber supplies a set of nozzles of the printhead assembly, wherein in use, the ink storage chamber is maintained at a negative pressure to avoid inadvertent leakage of ink from the nozzles;
该再充墨单元还包括增压装置；The ink refill unit also includes a pressurization device;
当该再充墨单元接合到该墨存储室时，随着由于负压而将墨从该体部通过该墨出口抽入到该墨存储室直到压力平衡，该增压装置使得该单元的一部分向内受压；并且When the refill unit is engaged to the ink storage chamber, the pressurization device causes a portion of the unit to pressed inward; and
当该再充墨单元接着从该墨存储室脱离时，该增压装置松开该墨存储室向内受压的一部分以重新建立负压。When the ink refill unit is subsequently disengaged from the ink storage chamber, the pressurizing device releases the inwardly pressurized portion of the ink storage chamber to re-establish negative pressure.
在另一方面，提供一种再充墨单元，其结合在用于喷墨打印机的墨盒中，该墨盒包括：In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit incorporated in an ink cartridge for an inkjet printer, the ink cartridge comprising:
具有相对的壁部的墨存储室，所述壁部由柔性壁装置连接而限定可变的墨存储空间；和an ink storage chamber having opposing wall portions joined by flexible wall means to define a variable ink storage space; and
用于供应墨的供墨系统，该供墨系统用于将墨提供给设置有一组喷嘴的打印头；an ink supply system for supplying ink for supplying ink to a print head provided with a set of nozzles;
其中一个相对的壁部是可移动的并被偏置而扩大该可变的墨存储空间，以在该墨存储室中产生负压，从而避免墨无意中从所述喷嘴泄漏。One of the opposing wall portions is movable and biased to expand the variable ink storage space to create a negative pressure in the ink storage chamber to prevent ink from inadvertently leaking from the nozzle.
在另一方面，提供一种再充墨单元，其用于填充形成为喷墨打印机的一部分的墨盒，该打印机还具有打印头、控制电路和用于可松开地结合到该再充墨单元的接口，In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit for filling an ink cartridge formed as part of an inkjet printer, the printer also having a printhead, a control circuit and a refill unit for releasably coupling to the ink refill unit. Interface,
其中，该再充墨单元还包括墨出口和存储器电路，该存储器电路用于存储与墨的至少一个特征相关的信息，并且Wherein, the ink refill unit further includes an ink outlet and a memory circuit for storing information related to at least one characteristic of the ink, and
其中，使用时该存储器电路允许控制电路询问该信息而验证该再充墨单元中的墨适于该打印机。Wherein, in use the memory circuit allows the control circuit to interrogate the information to verify that the ink in the refill unit is suitable for the printer.
在另一方面，提供一种墨盒单元，该墨盒单元结合在用于喷墨打印机的喷墨打印头的打印头维护组件中，该打印头具有喷嘴板，该喷嘴板中形成有一组喷嘴，该打印头维护组件包括：In another aspect, there is provided an ink cartridge unit incorporated in a printhead maintenance assembly for an inkjet printhead of an inkjet printer, the printhead having a nozzle plate with a set of nozzles formed therein, the The printhead maintenance kit includes:
封口器，当打印头不使用时封住该组喷嘴；和a capper, which caps the set of nozzles when the printhead is not in use; and
清洁器，用于接合到该喷嘴板并擦拭喷嘴，a cleaner for engaging to the nozzle plate and wiping the nozzles,
其中，该清洁器位于该封口器的相对侧之间。Wherein, the cleaner is located between opposite sides of the sealer.
在另一方面，提供一种再充墨单元，其中该打印头组件结合在喷墨打印机中，该喷墨打印机包括：In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit, wherein the printhead assembly is incorporated in an inkjet printer, the inkjet printer comprising:
维护组件，其用于在该组件盖住该组喷嘴的遮盖位置和离开该组喷嘴的未遮盖位置之间移动；和a maintenance assembly for movement between a covered position in which the assembly covers the set of nozzles and an uncovered position away from the set of nozzles; and
机械化驱动，用于在该遮盖位置和未遮盖位置之间移动该维护组件。A mechanized drive is used to move the maintenance assembly between the covered position and the uncovered position.
在另一方面，提供一种用于补充喷墨打印机中的墨盒的再充墨单元，其中该再充墨单元还包括：In another aspect, there is provided a refill unit for replenishing an ink cartridge in an inkjet printer, wherein the refill unit further comprises:
墨存储室；ink storage chamber;
对接部分，用于接合到该墨盒的接口，该对接部分的基板具有一个墨出口，该墨出口用于连接到该接口上的入口；和a docking portion for engaging to the interface of the ink cartridge, the substrate of the docking portion having an ink outlet for connection to the inlet on the interface; and
接合结构，其用于可松开地接合到该接口，该接合结构形成于该基板的横向中心线上，并且engaging structure for releasably engaging to the interface, the engaging structure being formed on the lateral centerline of the substrate, and
其中该墨出口的中心与该横向中心线隔开。Wherein the center of the ink outlet is spaced from the transverse centerline.
在另一方面，提供一种用于补充喷墨打印机中的墨盒的再充墨单元，其中：In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit for replenishing an ink cartridge in an inkjet printer, wherein:
该墨存储室由管状柔性壁部分限定，还包括用于以一个预定量收缩该柔性壁的收缩机构，并且the ink storage chamber is defined by a tubular flexible wall portion, further comprising a retraction mechanism for retracting the flexible wall by a predetermined amount, and
该再充墨单元包括：对接部分，用于接合到该墨盒的接口，该对接部分具有用于连接到该接口上的入口的墨出口；和多个收缩致动器，该收缩致动器用于当该再充墨单元接合到该接口时致动该收缩机构，并且当该再充墨单元脱离该接口时松开该收缩机构。The ink refill unit includes: a docking portion for engaging to an interface of the ink cartridge, the docking portion having an ink outlet for connecting to an inlet on the interface; and a plurality of retraction actuators for The retraction mechanism is actuated when the refill unit is engaged to the interface, and the retraction mechanism is released when the refill unit is disengaged from the interface.
在另一方面，提供一种用于补充喷墨打印机中的墨盒的再充墨单元，该墨盒具有用于接合到该再充墨单元的接口，In another aspect, there is provided a refill unit for replenishing an ink cartridge in an inkjet printer, the ink cartridge having an interface for coupling to the refill unit,
其中该再充墨单元包括：Wherein the ink refill unit includes:
墨出口，其用于接合到该接口中的互补的墨入口；和an ink outlet for a complementary ink inlet that engages into the interface; and
插销，其从该体部延伸而用于插入到该接口中的孔中，并且a pin extending from the body for insertion into a hole in the interface, and
其中该插销的横截面与该孔限定的形状相匹配，以确保该再充墨单元正确地配合到该墨盒。Wherein the cross-section of the pin matches the shape defined by the hole to ensure that the refill unit is properly fitted to the ink cartridge.
在另一方面，提供一种用于补充喷墨打印机中的墨盒的再充墨单元，其中该再充墨单元包括：In another aspect, there is provided a refill unit for replenishing an ink cartridge in an inkjet printer, wherein the refill unit comprises:
墨出口，其用于接合到该墨盒中的互补的墨入口；和an ink outlet for engaging into a complementary ink inlet in the ink cartridge; and
可视指示器，当预定量的墨从该再充墨单元流入到该墨盒中时，该可视指示器用于提供可视的指示。A visual indicator for providing a visual indication when a predetermined amount of ink has flowed from the refill unit into the ink cartridge.
在另一方面，提供一种结合在喷墨打印机中的再充墨单元，该喷墨打印机包括：In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit incorporated in an inkjet printer, the inkjet printer comprising:
外壳，其具有铰接安装的面板，用以进入到其内部；和an enclosure having hingedly mounted panels for accessing its interior; and
支架，其容纳在该外壳内以支撑墨盒，该支架具有铰接安装的盖，该盖打开以允许插入和取下墨盒，a bracket received within the housing to support the ink cartridge, the bracket having a hingedly mounted cover that opens to allow insertion and removal of the ink cartridge,
其中该盖的铰接轴和该面板的铰接轴平行，并且wherein the hinge axis of the cover is parallel to the hinge axis of the panel, and
该盖和该面板都沿相同方向打开。Both the cover and the panel open in the same direction.
在另一方面，提供一种结合在喷墨打印机中的再充墨单元，该喷墨打印机包括：In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit incorporated in an inkjet printer, the inkjet printer comprising:
可更换的页宽打印头，其具有一组喷嘴和打印头触点，该触点用于将电力和打印数据传输给该喷嘴；A replaceable pagewidth printhead having a set of nozzles and printhead contacts for delivering power and print data to the nozzles;
相应的触点，其用于将电力和打印数据提供给打印头触点；和corresponding contacts for providing power and print data to the printhead contacts; and
选择性的偏置机构，使得在打印时该打印头触点和相应的触点被偏置而接合，而安装或取下打印头时二者从偏置的结合中松开。An optional biasing mechanism such that the printhead contacts and corresponding contacts are biased into engagement during printing and released from biased engagement when the printhead is installed or removed.
在另一方面，提供一种结合在喷墨打印机中的再充墨单元，该喷墨打印机包括：In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit incorporated in an inkjet printer, the inkjet printer comprising:
可更换的页宽打印头，其具有一组喷嘴和打印头触点，该触点用于将电力和打印数据传输给该喷嘴；A replaceable pagewidth printhead having a set of nozzles and printhead contacts for delivering power and print data to the nozzles;
相应的触点，其用于将电力和打印数据提供给打印头触点；和corresponding contacts for providing power and print data to the printhead contacts; and
盖件，用于在打开和关闭位置之间移动，cover for movement between open and closed positions,
其中，在打开位置可安装或取下该打印头，并且在打印时该盖件处于关闭位置，从而，当该盖件移动到该关闭位置时，该打印头触点和相应的触点移动到接合状态，而当该盖件移动到该打开位置时，该打印头触点和相应的触点脱离。Wherein, the print head can be installed or removed in the open position, and the cover is in the closed position when printing, so that when the cover moves to the closed position, the print head contacts and corresponding contacts move to Engaged state, and when the cover moves to the open position, the print head contact and the corresponding contact are disengaged.
在另一方面，提供一种结合在用于喷墨打印机的墨盒中的再充墨单元，该墨盒包括：In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit incorporated in an ink cartridge for an inkjet printer, the ink cartridge comprising:
至少一个墨存储室；at least one ink storage chamber;
供墨系统，其用于将墨从该或各个墨室提供给打印头；和an ink supply system for supplying ink from the or each ink chamber to the printhead; and
维护站，其用于接合到该打印头以执行一项或多项维护功能。A maintenance station for engaging to the printhead to perform one or more maintenance functions.
在另一方面，提供一种再充墨单元，该再充墨单元结合到用于将墨盒保持在喷墨打印机中的支架，该墨盒具有多个墨存储室，该支架包括多个分别对应于该墨存储室的接口，In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit coupled to a holder for holding an ink cartridge in an inkjet printer, the ink cartridge having a plurality of ink storage chambers, the holder including a plurality of ink storage chambers respectively corresponding to The interface of the ink storage chamber,
其中各个接口构造成容纳再充墨单元以补充相应的墨存储室。Each of the ports is configured to receive an ink refill unit to replenish the corresponding ink storage chamber.
在另一方面，提供一种再充墨单元，其中该打印头组件包括：In another aspect, an ink refill unit is provided, wherein the printhead assembly includes:
打印头集成电路，其通过使用平板掩膜蚀刻及沉积技术形成于晶片基底上；Printhead integrated circuits formed on wafer substrates by using slab mask etching and deposition techniques;
集成电路支撑结构，其用于安装在打印机内并与介质进给通路相邻；和an integrated circuit support structure for mounting within the printer adjacent to the media feed path; and
聚合体密封膜，其位于该集成电路支撑结构和该打印头集成电路之间，用于将该打印头集成电路固定到该集成电路支撑结构上。A polymer sealing film is positioned between the integrated circuit support structure and the printhead integrated circuit for securing the printhead integrated circuit to the integrated circuit support structure.
在另一方面，提供一种再充墨单元，其中该打印头组件包括：In another aspect, an ink refill unit is provided, wherein the printhead assembly includes:
打印头集成电路，其具有一组形成于基底上的喷墨喷嘴；a printhead integrated circuit having a set of inkjet nozzles formed on a substrate;
多个供墨管道，其用于与至少一个墨存储室建立流体连通；和a plurality of ink supply conduits for establishing fluid communication with at least one ink storage chamber; and
聚合体密封膜，其位于该供墨管道和该打印头集成电路之间，该聚合体膜具有一组孔，使得该喷墨喷嘴与该供墨管道流体连通，a polymeric sealing film positioned between the ink supply conduit and the printhead integrated circuit, the polymeric film having a set of holes such that the inkjet nozzles are in fluid communication with the ink supply conduit,
其中该聚合体密封膜厚度超过25微米。Wherein the thickness of the polymer sealing film exceeds 25 microns.
在第八方面，本发明提供一种用于填充形成喷墨打印机一部分的墨盒的再充墨单元，该打印机还具有打印头、控制电路和用于可松开地结合到该再充墨单元的接口，该再充墨单元还包括：In an eighth aspect, the invention provides a refill unit for filling an ink cartridge forming part of an inkjet printer, the printer also having a printhead, a control circuit and a refill unit for releasably coupling to the refill unit. interface, the ink refill unit also includes:
体部，其容纳有一些墨；a body containing some ink;
墨出口；和ink export; and
存储器电路，其用于存储与墨的至少一个特征相关的信息；其中使用时，a memory circuit for storing information related to at least one characteristic of the ink; wherein when used,
该存储器电路允许控制电路询问该信息而验证该再充墨单元中的墨适于该打印机。The memory circuit allows the control circuit to interrogate the information to verify that the ink in the refill unit is suitable for the printer.
通过结合有关集成电路的存储器的信息，该再充墨单元由打印机中的控制电路直接验证该墨，以去除任何机会的用户错误。接着，这可延长该打印头的运行寿命。By incorporating information about the integrated circuit's memory, the refill unit verifies the ink directly by the control circuitry in the printer to remove any chance of user error. In turn, this can extend the operational life of the printhead.
在一些实施方式中，该信息包括墨的种类及颜色。可选地，该信息包括该再充墨单元内墨的体积。可选地，该控制电路根据存储在存储器电路中的信息而修正该打印头的运行。可选地，该修正的运行是调节打印头的最大打印速度。In some embodiments, the information includes the type and color of the ink. Optionally, the information includes the volume of ink within the refill unit. Optionally, the control circuit modifies the operation of the printhead based on information stored in the memory circuit. Optionally, the corrective operation is to adjust the maximum printing speed of the printhead.
可选地，该信息包括墨的种类及颜色。Optionally, the information includes the type and color of the ink.
可选地，该信息包括该再充墨单元内墨的体积。Optionally, the information includes the volume of ink within the refill unit.
可选地，该控制电路根据存储在存储器电路中的信息而修正该打印头的运行。Optionally, the control circuit modifies the operation of the printhead based on information stored in the memory circuit.
可选地，该修正的运行是调节打印头的最大打印速度。Optionally, the corrective operation is to adjust the maximum printing speed of the printhead.
在另一方面，提供一种再充墨单元，其中该墨盒包括：In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit, wherein the ink cartridge comprises:
墨存储室和供墨系统，该供墨系统用于连接到具有一组墨喷嘴的打印头组件；an ink storage chamber and an ink supply system for connection to a printhead assembly having a set of ink nozzles;
其中该墨存储室具有可变的存储空间和可移动的壁部，该壁部被偏置以扩大该可变的存储空间而在其内产生负压；使得墨不会无意中从所述喷墨喷嘴泄漏。Wherein the ink storage chamber has a variable storage space and a movable wall, the wall is biased to expand the variable storage space to generate a negative pressure therein; so that the ink will not inadvertently flow from the jet The ink nozzles are leaking.
在另一方面，提供一种用于填充负压墨存储室的再充墨单元，该负压墨存储室将墨提供给该打印头，该负压墨存储室具有用于容纳该再充墨单元的接口，该接口具有偏置到其关闭位置的入口阀，其中该再充墨单元还包括：In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit for filling a negative pressure ink storage chamber supplying ink to the printhead, the negative pressure ink storage chamber having a function for receiving the refill ink. A unit interface having an inlet valve biased to its closed position, wherein the refill unit further includes:
接合结构，其用于可松开地接合到该接口；和engaging structure for releasably engaging to the interface; and
入口阀致动器，其用于当该再充墨单元接合到该墨接口时打开入口阀，使得该体部中的墨与墨存储室流体连通。An inlet valve actuator for opening the inlet valve when the ink refill unit is engaged to the ink interface, such that the ink in the body is in fluid communication with the ink storage chamber.
在另一方面，提供一种再充墨单元，其中：In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit wherein:
该墨盒具有将墨提供给该打印头的负压墨存储室和用于容纳该再充墨单元的接口，该接口具有常闭的入口阀及常开的出口阀，二者都与该墨存储室流体连通；并且The ink cartridge has a negative pressure ink storage chamber that supplies ink to the printhead and an interface for receiving the refill unit, the interface having a normally closed inlet valve and a normally open outlet valve, both connected to the ink storage unit. the chambers are in fluid communication; and
该再充墨单元还包括具有墨出口和阀致动器结构的对接部分，其中使用时，该对接部分可松开地接合到该接口以致动该入口阀和出口阀，于是由于该墨存储室中的负压，墨盒由来自该体部的墨填充。The ink refill unit also includes a docking portion having an ink outlet and valve actuator structure, wherein in use, the docking portion is releasably engaged to the interface to actuate the inlet and outlet valves, whereby the ink storage chamber Under negative pressure in the cartridge, the ink cartridge is filled with ink from the body.
在另一方面，提供一种用于填充负压墨存储室的再充墨单元，该负压墨存储室经由常开的出口阀将墨提供给该打印头，其中该再充墨单元还包括：In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit for filling a negative pressure ink storage chamber supplying ink to the printhead via a normally open outlet valve, wherein the refill unit further comprises :
接合结构，其用于可松开地接合到该墨存储室；和engaging structure for releasably engaging to the ink storage chamber; and
出口阀致动器，其用于当该再充墨单元接合到该墨存储室时关闭出口阀。an outlet valve actuator for closing the outlet valve when the ink refill unit is engaged to the ink storage chamber.
在另一方面，提供一种用于填充墨存储室的再充墨单元，该墨存储室向具有一组喷嘴的打印头提供墨，其中：In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit for filling an ink storage chamber that supplies ink to a printhead having a set of nozzles, wherein:
使用时，该墨存储室保持负压以避免墨无意中从喷嘴泄漏；In use, the ink storage chamber maintains a negative pressure to prevent ink from inadvertently leaking from the nozzle;
该再充墨单元还包括增压装置；The ink refill unit also includes a pressurization device;
其中当该再充墨单元接合到该墨存储室时，随着由于负压而将墨从该体部通过该墨出口抽入到该墨存储室直到压力平衡，该增压装置使得该单元的一部分向内受压；并且Wherein when the ink refill unit is engaged to the ink storage chamber, the pressurizing means causes the unit to a portion is compressed inwardly; and
当该再充墨单元接着从该墨存储室脱离时，该增压装置松开该墨存储室向内受压的一部分以重新建立负压。When the ink refill unit is subsequently disengaged from the ink storage chamber, the pressurizing device releases the inwardly pressurized portion of the ink storage chamber to re-establish negative pressure.
在另一方面，提供一种再充墨单元，其中该墨盒包括：In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit, wherein the ink cartridge comprises:
具有相对的壁部的墨存储室，所述壁部由柔性壁装置连接而限定可变的墨存储空间；和an ink storage chamber having opposing wall portions joined by flexible wall means to define a variable ink storage space; and
用于供应墨的供墨系统，该供墨系统用于将墨提供给设置有一组喷嘴的打印头；an ink supply system for supplying ink for supplying ink to a print head provided with a set of nozzles;
其中一个相对的壁部是可移动的并被偏置而扩大该可变的墨存储空间，以在该墨存储室中产生负压，从而避免墨无意中从所述喷嘴泄漏。One of the opposing wall portions is movable and biased to expand the variable ink storage space to create a negative pressure in the ink storage chamber to prevent ink from inadvertently leaking from the nozzle.
在另一方面，提供一种用于填充墨存储室的再充墨单元，该墨存储室具有用于可松开地接合到该再充墨单元的接口，该接口具有用于控制墨流入和流出该存储室的阀，In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit for filling an ink storage chamber, the ink storage chamber having an interface for releasably engaging the ink refill unit, the interface having functions for controlling ink inflow and the valve that flows out of the storage chamber,
其中该再充墨单元包括阀致动器，该阀致动器用于当再充墨单元接合到该接口时致动该阀，使得该阀致动器以预定顺序致动该阀。Wherein the refill unit includes a valve actuator for actuating the valve when the refill unit is coupled to the interface such that the valve actuator actuates the valve in a predetermined sequence.
在另一方面，提供一种结合在用于打印头的打印头维护组件中的再充墨单元，In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit incorporated in a printhead maintenance assembly for a printhead,
其中该打印头具有喷嘴板，该喷嘴板上形成有一组喷嘴；并且wherein the printhead has a nozzle plate with a set of nozzles formed therein; and
该打印头维护组件包括：The printhead maintenance kit includes:
封口器，当打印头不使用时封住该组喷嘴；和a capper, which caps the set of nozzles when the printhead is not in use; and
清洁器，用于接合到该喷嘴板并擦拭喷嘴，该清洁器位于该封口器的相对侧之间。A cleaner for engaging the nozzle plate and wiping the nozzles is positioned between opposite sides of the sealer.
在另一方面，提供一种再充墨单元，其中该喷墨打印机包括：In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit, wherein the inkjet printer comprises:
具有一组喷嘴的打印头组件；a printhead assembly having a set of nozzles;
维护组件，其用于在该组件盖住该组喷嘴的遮盖位置和离开该组喷嘴的未遮盖位置之间移动；和a maintenance assembly for movement between a covered position in which the assembly covers the set of nozzles and an uncovered position away from the set of nozzles; and
机械化驱动，用于在该遮盖位置和未遮盖位置之间移动该维护组件。A mechanized drive is used to move the maintenance assembly between the covered position and the uncovered position.
在另一方面，提供一种再充墨单元，其中：In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit wherein:
该墨盒具有用于接合到该再充墨单元的接口；The ink cartridge has an interface for engaging to the refill unit;
该再充墨单元还包括：The refill unit also includes:
墨存储室；ink storage chamber;
对接部分，用于接合到该墨盒的接口，该对接部分的基板具有一个墨出口，该墨出口用于连接到该接口上的入口；和a docking portion for engaging to the interface of the ink cartridge, the substrate of the docking portion having an ink outlet for connection to the inlet on the interface; and
接合结构，其用于可松开地接合到该接口，该接合结构形成于该基板的横向中心线上，并且engaging structure for releasably engaging to the interface, the engaging structure being formed on the lateral centerline of the substrate, and
其中该墨出口的中心与该横向中心线隔开。Wherein the center of the ink outlet is spaced from the transverse centerline.
在另一方面，提供一种再充墨单元，其中：In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit wherein:
该墨盒具有接合到该再充墨单元的接口，部分地由管状柔性壁限定的墨存储室，和用于以一个预定量收缩该柔性壁的收缩机构；并且The ink cartridge has an interface coupled to the ink refill unit, an ink storage chamber defined in part by a tubular flexible wall, and a retraction mechanism for retracting the flexible wall by a predetermined amount; and
该再充墨单元还包括：对接部分，用于接合到该墨盒的接口，该对接部分具有用于连接到该接口上的入口的墨出口；和多个收缩致动器，该收缩致动器用于当该再充墨单元接合到该接口时致动该收缩机构，并且当该再充墨单元脱离该接口时松开该收缩机构。The ink refill unit also includes: a docking portion for engaging to an interface of the ink cartridge, the docking portion having an ink outlet for connecting to an inlet on the interface; and a plurality of retraction actuators for The retraction mechanism is actuated when the refill unit is engaged to the interface, and the retraction mechanism is released when the refill unit is disengaged from the interface.
在另一方面，提供一种再充墨单元，其中：In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit wherein:
该墨盒具有用于接合到该再充墨单元的接口；The ink cartridge has an interface for engaging to the refill unit;
该再充墨单元包括：The refill unit includes:
墨出口，其用于接合到该接口中的互补的墨入口；和an ink outlet for a complementary ink inlet that engages into the interface; and
插销，其从该体部延伸而用于插入到该接口中的孔中；并且a pin extending from the body for insertion into a hole in the interface; and
其中该插销的横截面与该孔限定的形状相匹配，以确保该再充墨单元正确地配合到该墨盒。Wherein the cross-section of the pin matches the shape defined by the hole to ensure that the refill unit is properly fitted to the ink cartridge.
在另一方面，提供一种再充墨单元，其中：In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit wherein:
该墨出口接合到该墨盒中的互补的墨入口；和the ink outlet is coupled to a complementary ink inlet in the ink cartridge; and
该再充墨单元还包括可视指示器，当预定量的墨从该再充墨单元流入到该墨盒中时，该可视指示器用于提供可视的指示。The refill unit also includes a visual indicator for providing a visual indication when a predetermined amount of ink has flowed from the refill unit into the ink cartridge.
在另一方面，提供一种再充墨单元，其中该喷墨打印机包括：In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit, wherein the inkjet printer comprises:
外壳，其具有铰接安装的面板，用以进入到其内部；和an enclosure having hingedly mounted panels for accessing its interior; and
支架，其容纳在该外壳内以支撑墨盒，该支架具有铰接安装的盖，该盖打开以允许插入和取下墨盒，a bracket received within the housing to support the ink cartridge, the bracket having a hingedly mounted cover that opens to allow insertion and removal of the ink cartridge,
其中该盖的铰接轴和该面板的铰接轴平行，并且wherein the hinge axis of the cover is parallel to the hinge axis of the panel, and
该盖和该面板都沿相同方向打开。Both the cover and the panel open in the same direction.
在另一方面，提供一种再充墨单元，其中该喷墨打印机包括：In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit, wherein the inkjet printer comprises:
可更换的页宽打印头，其具有一组喷嘴和打印头触点，该触点用于将电力和打印数据传输给该喷嘴；A replaceable pagewidth printhead having a set of nozzles and printhead contacts for delivering power and print data to the nozzles;
相应的触点，其用于将电力和打印数据提供给打印头触点；和corresponding contacts for providing power and print data to the printhead contacts; and
选择性的偏置机构，使得在打印时该打印头触点和相应的触点被偏置而接合，而安装或取下打印头时二者从偏置的结合中松开。An optional biasing mechanism such that the printhead contacts and corresponding contacts are biased into engagement during printing and released from biased engagement when the printhead is installed or removed.
在另一方面，提供一种再充墨单元，其中该喷墨打印机包括：In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit, wherein the inkjet printer comprises:
可更换的页宽打印头，其具有一组喷嘴和打印头触点，该触点用于将电力和打印数据传输给该喷嘴；A replaceable pagewidth printhead having a set of nozzles and printhead contacts for delivering power and print data to the nozzles;
相应的触点，其用于将电力和打印数据提供给打印头触点；和corresponding contacts for providing power and print data to the printhead contacts; and
盖件，用于在打开和关闭位置之间移动，并且a cover for movement between open and closed positions, and
其中，在打开位置可安装或取下该打印头，并且在打印时该盖件处于关闭位置，从而，当该盖件移动到该关闭位置时，该打印头触点和相应的触点移动到接合状态，而当该盖件移动到该打开位置时，该打印头触点和相应的触点脱离。Wherein, the print head can be installed or removed in the open position, and the cover is in the closed position when printing, so that when the cover moves to the closed position, the print head contacts and corresponding contacts move to Engaged state, and when the cover moves to the open position, the print head contact and the corresponding contact are disengaged.
在另一方面，提供一种再充墨单元，其中该墨盒包括：In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit, wherein the ink cartridge includes:
至少一个墨存储室；at least one ink storage chamber;
供墨系统，其用于将墨从该或各个墨室提供给打印头；和an ink supply system for supplying ink from the or each ink chamber to the printhead; and
维护站，其用于接合到该打印头以执行一项或多项维护功能。A maintenance station for engaging to the printhead to perform one or more maintenance functions.
在另一方面，提供一种再充墨单元，该再充墨单元结合到用于将墨盒保持在喷墨打印机中的支架，该墨盒具有多个墨存储室，该支架包括多个分别对应于该墨存储室的接口，In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit coupled to a holder for holding an ink cartridge in an inkjet printer, the ink cartridge having a plurality of ink storage chambers, the holder including a plurality of ink storage chambers respectively corresponding to The interface of the ink storage chamber,
其中各个接口构造成容纳该再充墨单元以补充相应的墨存储室。Each of the ports is configured to accommodate the ink refill unit to replenish the corresponding ink storage chamber.
在另一方面，提供一种再充墨单元，其中该打印头包括：In another aspect, a refill unit is provided, wherein the printhead includes:
打印头集成电路，其通过使用平板掩膜蚀刻及沉积技术形成于晶片基底上；Printhead integrated circuits formed on wafer substrates by using slab mask etching and deposition techniques;
集成电路支撑结构，其用于安装在打印机内并与介质进给通路相邻；和an integrated circuit support structure for mounting within the printer adjacent to the media feed path; and
聚合体密封膜，其位于该集成电路支撑结构和该打印头集成电路之间，用于将该打印头集成电路固定到该集成电路支撑结构上。A polymer sealing film is positioned between the integrated circuit support structure and the printhead integrated circuit for securing the printhead integrated circuit to the integrated circuit support structure.
在另一方面，提供一种再充墨单元，其中该打印头包括：In another aspect, a refill unit is provided, wherein the printhead includes:
打印头集成电路，其具有一组形成于基底上的喷墨喷嘴；a printhead integrated circuit having a set of inkjet nozzles formed on a substrate;
多个供墨管道，其用于与至少一个墨存储室建立流体连通；和a plurality of ink supply conduits for establishing fluid communication with at least one ink storage chamber; and
聚合体密封膜，其位于该供墨管道和该打印头集成电路之间，该聚合体膜具有一组孔，使得该喷墨喷嘴与该供墨管道流体连通，a polymeric sealing film positioned between the ink supply conduit and the printhead integrated circuit, the polymeric film having a set of holes such that the inkjet nozzles are in fluid communication with the ink supply conduit,
其中该聚合体密封膜厚度超过25微米。Wherein the thickness of the polymer sealing film exceeds 25 microns.
在第九方面，本发明提供一种用于喷墨打印头的打印头维护组件，该打印头具有一个喷嘴板，该喷嘴板上形成有一组喷嘴，该打印头维护组件包括：In a ninth aspect, the present invention provides a printhead maintenance assembly for an inkjet printhead having a nozzle plate with a set of nozzles formed thereon, the printhead maintenance assembly comprising:
封口器，当打印头不使用时封住该组喷嘴；和a capper, which caps the set of nozzles when the printhead is not in use; and
清洁器，用于接合到该喷嘴板并擦拭喷嘴；其中，a cleaner for engaging the nozzle plate and wiping the nozzles; wherein,
该清洁器位于该封口器的相对侧之间。The cleaner is located between opposite sides of the sealer.
将该清洁器容纳在该封口器中提供了一种美观紧凑的设计。而且，当该清洁器材料由于吸收墨而一般为潮湿的时，其可有助于在该封口器中保持潮湿的环境以避免喷嘴干燥。当然，该清洁器材料还可为此目的故意地保持潮湿。Housing the cleaner in the sealer provides an attractive and compact design. Also, while the cleaner material is generally damp due to ink absorption, it can help maintain a moist environment in the sealer to avoid nozzle drying. Of course, the cleaner material can also be intentionally kept moist for this purpose.
在一些实施方式中，该封口器和清洁器都独立地相对于该喷嘴板移动。可选地，该清洁器弹性地安装到该封口器上，使得当该封口器可相对于该喷嘴板竖直地移动时，该清洁器可具有有限的平行于该喷嘴板的运动以及竖直运动。可选地，该封口器和清洁器由单个马达驱动器致动。可选地，该马达驱动器通过单独的凸轮轴来致动该封口器和清洁器。In some embodiments, both the sealer and cleaner move independently relative to the nozzle plate. Optionally, the cleaner is resiliently mounted to the sealer such that when the sealer is vertically movable relative to the nozzle plate, the cleaner has limited movement parallel to the nozzle plate and vertical sports. Optionally, the sealer and cleaner are actuated by a single motor drive. Optionally, the motor drive actuates the sealer and cleaner through a separate camshaft.
可选地，该封口器和清洁器都独立地相对于该喷嘴板移动。Optionally, both the sealer and cleaner move independently relative to the nozzle plate.
可选地，该清洁器弹性地安装到该封口器上，使得当该封口器可相对于该喷嘴板竖直地移动时，该清洁器可具有有限的平行于该喷嘴板的运动以及竖直运动。Optionally, the cleaner is resiliently mounted to the sealer such that when the sealer is vertically movable relative to the nozzle plate, the cleaner has limited movement parallel to the nozzle plate and vertical sports.
可选地，该封口器和清洁器由单个马达驱动器致动。Optionally, the sealer and cleaner are actuated by a single motor drive.
可选地，该马达驱动器通过单独的凸轮轴来致动该封口器和清洁器。Optionally, the motor drive actuates the sealer and cleaner through a separate camshaft.
在另一方面，提供一种结合在用于喷墨打印机的墨盒单元中的组件，该墨盒单元包括墨存储室和供墨系统，该供墨系统用于连接到该打印头，其中该墨存储室具有可变的存储空间和可移动的壁部，该壁部被偏置以扩大该可变的存储空间而在其内产生负压，使得墨不会无意中从所述喷墨喷嘴泄漏。In another aspect, there is provided an assembly incorporated in an ink cartridge unit for an inkjet printer, the ink cartridge unit comprising an ink storage chamber and an ink supply system for connection to the printhead, wherein the ink storage chamber The chamber has a variable storage space and a movable wall that is biased to expand the variable storage space to create a negative pressure therein such that ink does not inadvertently leak from the inkjet nozzles.
在另一方面，提供一种结合到用于填充负压墨存储室的再充墨单元的组件，该负压墨存储室将墨提供给该打印头，该负压墨存储室具有用于容纳该再充墨单元的接口，该接口具有偏置到其关闭位置的入口阀，该再充墨单元包括：In another aspect, there is provided an assembly incorporated into an ink refill unit for filling a negative pressure ink storage chamber supplying ink to the printhead, the negative pressure ink storage chamber having a The interface of the ink refill unit having the inlet valve biased to its closed position, the ink refill unit comprising:
体部，其容纳有一些墨；a body containing some ink;
接合结构，其用于可松开地接合到该接口；和engaging structure for releasably engaging to the interface; and
入口阀致动器，其用于当该再充墨单元接合到该墨接口时打开入口阀，使得该体部中的墨与该墨存储室流体连通。An inlet valve actuator for opening the inlet valve when the ink refill unit is engaged to the ink interface such that the ink in the body is in fluid communication with the ink storage chamber.
在另一方面，提供一种结合到用于墨盒的再充墨单元的组件，该墨盒具有将墨提供给该打印头的负压墨存储室和用于容纳该再充墨单元的接口，该接口具有常闭的入口阀及常开的出口阀，二者都与该墨存储室流体连通，该再充墨单元包括：In another aspect, there is provided an assembly incorporated into an ink refill unit for an ink cartridge having a negative pressure ink storage chamber for supplying ink to the printhead and an interface for receiving the ink refill unit, the ink cartridge The interface has a normally closed inlet valve and a normally open outlet valve, both in fluid communication with the ink storage chamber, the ink refill unit comprising:
体部，其容纳有一些墨；a body containing some ink;
具有墨出口和阀致动器结构的对接部分，a docking portion with an ink outlet and valve actuator structure,
其中使用时，该对接部分可松开地接合到该接口以致动该入口阀和出口阀，于是由于该墨存储室中的负压，墨盒由来自该体部的墨填充。In use therein, the docking portion is releasably engaged to the interface to actuate the inlet and outlet valves, whereupon the ink cartridge is filled with ink from the body due to negative pressure in the ink storage chamber.
在另一方面，提供一种结合到用于填充负压墨存储室的再充墨单元的组件，该负压墨存储室经由常开的出口阀将墨提供给该打印头，其中该再充墨单元包括：In another aspect, there is provided an assembly incorporated into an ink refill unit for filling a negative pressure ink storage chamber that supplies ink to the printhead via a normally open outlet valve, wherein the refill unit Ink unit includes:
体部，其容纳有一些墨；a body containing some ink;
接合结构，其用于可松开地接合到该墨存储室；和engaging structure for releasably engaging to the ink storage chamber; and
出口阀致动器，其用于当该再充墨单元接合到该墨存储室时关闭出口阀。an outlet valve actuator for closing the outlet valve when the ink refill unit is engaged to the ink storage chamber.
在另一方面，提供一种结合到用于填充墨存储室的再充墨单元的组件，该墨存储室向该打印头提供墨，其中使用时，该墨存储室保持负压，以避免墨无意中从该喷嘴泄漏，该再充墨单元包括：In another aspect, there is provided an assembly incorporated into an ink refill unit for filling an ink storage chamber that supplies ink to the printhead, wherein in use, the ink storage chamber is maintained at a negative pressure to avoid ink Inadvertently leaking from the nozzle, the refill unit consists of:
体部，其容纳有一些墨；a body containing some ink;
墨出口；和ink export; and
增压装置，pressure booster,
其中当该再充墨单元接合到该墨存储室时，随着由于负压而将墨从该体部通过该墨出口抽入到该墨存储室直到压力平衡，该增压装置使得该单元的一部分向内受压，并且Wherein when the ink refill unit is engaged to the ink storage chamber, the pressurizing means causes the unit to a part is pressed inwards, and
当该再充墨单元接着从该墨存储室脱离时，该增压装置松开该墨存储室向内受压的一部分以重新建立负压。When the ink refill unit is subsequently disengaged from the ink storage chamber, the pressurizing device releases the inwardly pressurized portion of the ink storage chamber to re-establish negative pressure.
在另一方面，提供一种结合在用于喷墨打印机的墨盒单元中的组件，该墨盒包括：In another aspect, there is provided an assembly incorporated in an ink cartridge unit for an inkjet printer, the ink cartridge comprising:
墨存储室，其具有相对的壁部，所述壁部由柔性壁装置连接而限定可变的墨存储空间；an ink storage chamber having opposed wall portions connected by flexible wall means to define a variable ink storage space;
用于供应墨的供墨系统，该供墨系统用于将墨提供给该打印头，an ink supply system for supplying ink for supplying ink to the printhead,
其中一个相对的壁部是可移动的并被偏置而扩大该可变的墨存储空间，以在该墨存储室中产生负压，从而避免墨无意中从所述喷嘴泄漏。One of the opposing wall portions is movable and biased to expand the variable ink storage space to create a negative pressure in the ink storage chamber to prevent ink from inadvertently leaking from the nozzle.
在另一方面，提供一种结合到用于填充墨存储室的再充墨单元的组件，该墨存储室具有用于可松开地接合到再充墨单元的接口，该接口具有用于控制墨流入和流出该存储室的阀，该再充墨单元包括：In another aspect, there is provided an assembly incorporated into an ink refill unit for filling an ink storage chamber, the ink storage chamber having an interface for releasably engaging to the refill unit, the interface having an interface for controlling Valves for ink flow into and out of the storage chamber, the refill unit consists of:
体部，其容纳有一些墨；a body containing some ink;
墨出口；和ink export; and
阀致动器，其用于当再充墨单元接合到该接口时致动所述阀，使得该阀致动器以预定顺序致动该阀。A valve actuator for actuating the valves when the refill unit is engaged to the interface such that the valve actuator actuates the valves in a predetermined sequence.
在另一方面，提供一种结合到用于填充墨盒的再充墨单元，该墨盒形成为喷墨打印机的一部分，该打印机还具有打印头、控制电路和用于可松开地结合到该再充墨单元的接口，该再充墨单元包括：In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit incorporated into an ink cartridge for filling an ink cartridge formed as part of an inkjet printer, the printer also having a printhead, control circuitry and means for releasably attaching to the refill unit. Interface to the ink refill unit, the refill unit consists of:
体部，其容纳有一些墨；a body containing some ink;
墨出口；和ink export; and
存储器电路，该存储器电路用于存储与墨的至少一个特征相关的信息，a memory circuit for storing information related to at least one characteristic of the ink,
其中使用时，该存储器电路允许控制电路询问该信息而验证该再充墨单元中的墨适于该打印机。Where used, the memory circuit allows the control circuit to interrogate the information to verify that the ink in the refill unit is suitable for the printer.
在另一方面，提供一种结合在喷墨打印机中的组件，该喷墨打印机包括：In another aspect, an assembly incorporated in an inkjet printer is provided, the inkjet printer comprising:
打印头；和print head; and
机械化驱动，用于在该组件盖住该组喷嘴的遮盖位置和离开该组喷嘴的未遮盖位置之间移动该维护组件。A mechanized drive for moving the maintenance assembly between a covered position in which the assembly covers the set of nozzles and an uncovered position away from the set of nozzles.
在另一方面，提供一种结合到再充墨单元的组件，该再充墨单元用于补充喷墨打印机中的墨盒，该墨盒具有用于接合到再充墨单元的接口，该再充墨单元包括：In another aspect, there is provided an assembly incorporated into an ink refill unit for replenishing an ink cartridge in an inkjet printer, the ink cartridge having an interface for coupling to the ink refill unit, the ink refill unit Units include:
墨存储室；ink storage chamber;
对接部分，用于接合到该墨盒的接口，该对接部分的基板具有一个墨出口，该墨出口用于连接到该接口上的入口；和a docking portion for engaging to the interface of the ink cartridge, the substrate of the docking portion having an ink outlet for connection to the inlet on the interface; and
接合结构，其用于可松开地接合到该墨存储室，该接合结构形成于该基板的横向中心线上，engaging structure for releasably engaging to the ink storage chamber, the engaging structure being formed on the lateral centerline of the substrate,
其中，该墨出口的中心与该横向中心线隔开。Wherein, the center of the ink outlet is spaced from the transverse centerline.
在另一方面，提供一种结合到再充墨单元的组件，该再充墨单元用于补充喷墨打印机中的墨盒，该墨盒具有用于接合到再充墨单元的接口，部分地由管状柔性壁限定的墨存储室，和用于以一个预定量收缩该柔性壁的收缩机构，该再充墨单元包括：In another aspect, there is provided an assembly incorporated into a refill unit for replenishing an ink cartridge in an inkjet printer, the cartridge having an interface for coupling to the refill unit, partially formed of a tubular an ink storage chamber defined by a flexible wall, and a retraction mechanism for retracting the flexible wall by a predetermined amount, the ink refill unit comprising:
体部，其容纳有一些墨；a body containing some ink;
用于接合到该墨盒的接口的对接部分，该对接部分具有用于连接到该接口上的入口的墨出口，和多个收缩致动器，该收缩致动器用于当该再充墨单元接合到该接口时致动该收缩机构，并且当该再充墨单元脱离该接口时松开该收缩机构。a docking portion for engaging to the interface of the ink cartridge, the docking portion having an ink outlet for connection to the inlet on the interface, and a plurality of retraction actuators for when the refill unit is engaged The retraction mechanism is activated when the interface is reached, and the retraction mechanism is released when the refill unit is disengaged from the interface.
在另一方面，提供一种结合到再充墨单元的组件，该再充墨单元用于补充喷墨打印机中的墨盒，该墨盒具有用于接合到再充墨单元的接口，该再充墨单元包括：In another aspect, there is provided an assembly incorporated into an ink refill unit for replenishing an ink cartridge in an inkjet printer, the ink cartridge having an interface for coupling to the ink refill unit, the ink refill unit Units include:
体部，其容纳有一些墨；a body containing some ink;
墨出口，其用于接合到该接口中的互补的墨入口；和an ink outlet for a complementary ink inlet that engages into the interface; and
插销，其从该体部延伸而用于插入到该接口中的孔中，a pin extending from the body for insertion into a hole in the interface,
其中该插销的横截面与该孔限定的形状相匹配，以确保该再充墨单元正确地配合到该墨盒。Wherein the cross-section of the pin matches the shape defined by the hole to ensure that the refill unit is properly fitted to the ink cartridge.
在另一方面，提供一种结合到再充墨单元的组件，该再充墨单元用于补充喷墨打印机中的墨盒，该再充墨单元包括：In another aspect, there is provided an assembly incorporated into an ink refill unit for replenishing ink cartridges in an inkjet printer, the ink refill unit comprising:
容纳墨的体部；a body containing ink;
墨出口，其用于接合到该墨盒中的互补的墨入口；和an ink outlet for engaging into a complementary ink inlet in the ink cartridge; and
可视指示器，当预定量的墨从该再充墨单元流入到该墨盒中时，该可视指示器用于提供可视的指示。A visual indicator for providing a visual indication when a predetermined amount of ink has flowed from the refill unit into the ink cartridge.
在另一方面，提供一种结合在喷墨打印机中的组件，该喷墨打印机包括：In another aspect, an assembly incorporated in an inkjet printer is provided, the inkjet printer comprising:
外壳，其具有铰接安装的面板，用以进入到其内部；和an enclosure having hingedly mounted panels for accessing its interior; and
支架，其容纳在该外壳内以支撑墨盒，该支架具有铰接安装的盖，该盖打开以允许插入和取下墨盒，a bracket received within the housing to support the ink cartridge, the bracket having a hingedly mounted cover that opens to allow insertion and removal of the ink cartridge,
其中该盖的铰接轴和该面板的铰接轴平行，并且wherein the hinge axis of the cover is parallel to the hinge axis of the panel, and
该盖和该面板都沿相同方向打开。Both the cover and the panel open in the same direction.
在另一方面，提供一种结合在喷墨打印机中的组件，该喷墨打印机包括：In another aspect, an assembly incorporated in an inkjet printer is provided, the inkjet printer comprising:
可更换的页宽打印头，其具有一组喷嘴和打印头触点，该触点用于将电力和打印数据传输给该喷嘴；A replaceable pagewidth printhead having a set of nozzles and printhead contacts for delivering power and print data to the nozzles;
相应的触点，其用于将电力和打印数据提供给打印头触点；和corresponding contacts for providing power and print data to the printhead contacts; and
选择性的偏置机构，使得在打印时该打印头触点和相应的触点被偏置而接合，而安装或取下打印头时二者从偏置的结合中松开。An optional biasing mechanism such that the printhead contacts and corresponding contacts are biased into engagement during printing and released from biased engagement when the printhead is installed or removed.
在另一方面，提供一种结合在喷墨打印机中的组件，该喷墨打印机包括：In another aspect, an assembly incorporated in an inkjet printer is provided, the inkjet printer comprising:
可更换的页宽打印头，其具有一组喷嘴和打印头触点，该触点用于将电力和打印数据传输给该喷嘴；A replaceable pagewidth printhead having a set of nozzles and printhead contacts for delivering power and print data to the nozzles;
相应的触点，其用于将电力和打印数据提供给打印头触点；和corresponding contacts for providing power and print data to the printhead contacts; and
盖件，用于在打开和关闭位置之间移动，cover for movement between open and closed positions,
其中，在打开位置可安装或取下该打印头，并且在打印时该盖件处于关闭位置，从而，当该盖件移动到该关闭位置时，该打印头触点和相应的触点移动到接合状态，而当该盖件移动到该打开位置时，该打印头触点和相应的触点脱离。Wherein, the print head can be installed or removed in the open position, and the cover is in the closed position when printing, so that when the cover moves to the closed position, the print head contacts and corresponding contacts move to Engaged state, and when the cover moves to the open position, the print head contact and the corresponding contact are disengaged.
在另一方面，提供一种结合在用于喷墨打印机的墨盒中的组件，该墨盒包括：In another aspect, an assembly incorporated in an ink cartridge for an inkjet printer is provided, the ink cartridge comprising:
至少一个墨存储室；at least one ink storage chamber;
供墨系统，其用于将墨从该或各个墨室提供给打印头；和an ink supply system for supplying ink from the or each ink chamber to the printhead; and
维护站，其用于接合到该打印头以执行一项或多项维护功能。A maintenance station for engaging to the printhead to perform one or more maintenance functions.
在另一方面，提供一种组件，该组件结合到用于将墨盒保持在喷墨打印机中的支架，该墨盒具有多个墨存储室，该支架包括多个分别对应于该墨存储室的接口，In another aspect, an assembly is provided that is incorporated into a cradle for holding an ink cartridge in an inkjet printer, the ink cartridge having a plurality of ink storage chambers, the cradle including a plurality of ports respectively corresponding to the ink storage chambers ,
其中各个接口构造成容纳再充墨单元以补充相应的墨存储室。Each of the ports is configured to receive an ink refill unit to replenish the corresponding ink storage chamber.
在另一方面，提供一种组件，其中该打印头组件包括：In another aspect, an assembly is provided, wherein the printhead assembly includes:
打印头集成电路，其通过使用平板掩膜蚀刻及沉积技术形成于晶片基底上；Printhead integrated circuits formed on wafer substrates by using slab mask etching and deposition techniques;
集成电路支撑结构，其用于安装在打印机内并与介质进给通路相邻；和an integrated circuit support structure for mounting within the printer adjacent to the media feed path; and
聚合体密封膜，其位于该集成电路支撑结构和该打印头集成电路之间，用于将该打印头集成电路固定到该集成电路支撑结构上。A polymer sealing film is positioned between the integrated circuit support structure and the printhead integrated circuit for securing the printhead integrated circuit to the integrated circuit support structure.
在另一方面，提供一种组件，其中该打印头组件包括：In another aspect, an assembly is provided, wherein the printhead assembly includes:
打印头集成电路，其具有一组形成于基底上的喷墨喷嘴；a printhead integrated circuit having a set of inkjet nozzles formed on a substrate;
多个供墨管道，其用于与至少一个墨存储室建立流体连通；和a plurality of ink supply conduits for establishing fluid communication with at least one ink storage chamber; and
聚合体密封膜，其位于该供墨管道和该打印头集成电路之间，该聚合体膜具有一组孔，使得该喷墨喷嘴与该供墨管道流体连通，a polymeric sealing film positioned between the ink supply conduit and the printhead integrated circuit, the polymeric film having a set of holes such that the inkjet nozzles are in fluid communication with the ink supply conduit,
其中该聚合体密封膜厚度超过25微米。Wherein the thickness of the polymer sealing film exceeds 25 microns.
在第十方面，本发明提供一种喷墨打印机，包括：In a tenth aspect, the present invention provides an inkjet printer, comprising:
具有一组喷嘴的打印头组件；a printhead assembly having a set of nozzles;
维护组件，其用于在该组件盖住该组喷嘴的遮盖位置和离开该组喷嘴的未遮盖位置之间移动；和a maintenance assembly for movement between a covered position in which the assembly covers the set of nozzles and an uncovered position away from the set of nozzles; and
机械化驱动，用于在该遮盖位置和未遮盖位置之间移动该维护组件；其中a mechanized drive for moving the maintenance assembly between the covered position and the uncovered position; wherein
该维护组件具有用于覆盖该组的封口器和用于擦拭该组喷嘴的擦拭器，使得该机械化驱动使用凸轮轴装置以相对于该封口器移动该清洁器。The maintenance assembly has a sealer for covering the set and a wiper for wiping the set of nozzles such that the mechanized drive uses a camshaft arrangement to move the cleaner relative to the sealer.
使用单个马达来致动该封口器和清洁器，提供了一种紧凑的设计并简化了打印机内部的电系统。Using a single motor to actuate the sealer and cleaner provides a compact design and simplifies the electrical system inside the printer.
在一些实施方式中，该清洁器位于该封口器的相对侧之间。可选地，该封口器和清洁器都可独立地相对于该组喷嘴移动。可选地，当该维护组件从遮盖位置移动到未遮盖位置时，该清洁器擦拭该喷嘴。可选地，该打印头是页宽打印头，该组喷嘴是细长的并且该清洁器也是细长的；其中，In some embodiments, the cleaner is located between opposite sides of the sealer. Optionally, both the sealer and cleaner are independently movable relative to the set of nozzles. Optionally, the cleaner wipes the nozzle when the maintenance assembly is moved from the covered position to the uncovered position. Optionally, the printhead is a pagewide printhead, the set of nozzles is elongated and the cleaner is also elongated; wherein,
该机械化驱动擦拭纵向地跨过该喷嘴的清洁器。The mechanized drive wipes the cleaner longitudinally across the nozzle.
可选地，该清洁器位于该封口器的相对侧之间。Optionally, the cleaner is located between opposite sides of the sealer.
可选地，该封口器和清洁器独立地相对于该组喷嘴移动。Optionally, the sealer and cleaner move independently relative to the set of nozzles.
可选地，当该维护组件从遮盖位置移动到未遮盖位置时，该清洁器擦拭该喷嘴。Optionally, the cleaner wipes the nozzle when the maintenance assembly is moved from the covered position to the uncovered position.
可选地，该打印头是页宽打印头，该组喷嘴是细长的并且该清洁器也是细长的；其中，Optionally, the printhead is a pagewide printhead, the set of nozzles is elongated and the cleaner is also elongated; wherein,
该机械化驱动擦拭纵向地跨过该喷嘴的清洁器。The mechanized drive wipes the cleaner longitudinally across the nozzle.
在另一方面，提供一种打印机，还包括一个墨盒单元，该墨盒单元包括墨存储室和用于连接到该打印头的供墨系统，In another aspect, there is provided a printer, further comprising an ink cartridge unit comprising an ink storage chamber and an ink supply system for connection to the printhead,
其中该墨存储室具有可变的存储空间和可移动的壁部，该壁部被偏置以扩大该可变的存储空间而在其内产生负压，使得墨不会无意中从所述喷墨喷嘴泄漏。Wherein the ink storage chamber has a variable storage space and a movable wall portion, the wall portion is biased to expand the variable storage space to generate a negative pressure therein, so that the ink will not inadvertently flow from the jet The ink nozzles are leaking.
在另一方面，提供一种打印机，还包括用于填充负压墨存储室的再充墨单元，该负压墨存储室将墨提供给该打印头，该负压墨存储室具有用于容纳该再充墨单元的接口，该接口具有偏置到其关闭位置的入口阀，该再充墨单元包括：In another aspect, a printer is provided, further comprising an ink refill unit for filling a negative pressure ink storage chamber supplying ink to the printhead, the negative pressure ink storage chamber having a The interface of the ink refill unit having the inlet valve biased to its closed position, the ink refill unit comprising:
体部，其容纳有一些墨；a body containing some ink;
接合结构，其用于可松开地接合到该接口；和engaging structure for releasably engaging to the interface; and
入口阀致动器，其用于当该再充墨单元接合到该墨接口时打开入口阀，使得该体部中的墨与该墨存储室流体连通。An inlet valve actuator for opening the inlet valve when the ink refill unit is engaged to the ink interface such that the ink in the body is in fluid communication with the ink storage chamber.
在另一方面，提供一种打印机，还包括用于墨盒的再充墨单元，该墨盒具有将墨提供给该打印头的负压墨存储室和用于容纳该再充墨单元的接口，该接口具有常闭的入口阀及常开的出口阀，二者都与该墨存储室流体连通，该再充墨单元包括：In another aspect, a printer is provided, further comprising an ink refill unit for an ink cartridge having a negative pressure ink storage chamber for supplying ink to the printhead and an interface for receiving the refill unit, the ink cartridge The interface has a normally closed inlet valve and a normally open outlet valve, both in fluid communication with the ink storage chamber, the ink refill unit comprising:
体部，其容纳有一些墨；a body containing some ink;
具有墨出口和阀致动器结构的对接部分，a docking portion with an ink outlet and valve actuator structure,
其中使用时，该对接部分可松开地接合到该接口以致动该入口阀和出口阀，于是由于该墨存储室中的负压，墨盒由来自该体部的墨填充。In use therein, the docking portion is releasably engaged to the interface to actuate the inlet and outlet valves, whereupon the ink cartridge is filled with ink from the body due to negative pressure in the ink storage chamber.
在另一方面，提供一种打印机，还包括用于填充负压墨存储室的再充墨单元，该负压墨存储室经由常开的出口阀将墨提供给该打印头，其中该再充墨单元包括：In another aspect, a printer is provided, further comprising an ink refill unit for filling a negative pressure ink storage chamber that supplies ink to the printhead via a normally open outlet valve, wherein the refill unit Ink unit includes:
体部，其容纳有一些墨；a body containing some ink;
接合结构，其用于可松开地接合到该墨存储室；和engaging structure for releasably engaging to the ink storage chamber; and
出口阀致动器，其用于当该再充墨单元接合到该墨存储室时关闭出口阀。an outlet valve actuator for closing the outlet valve when the ink refill unit is engaged to the ink storage chamber.
在另一方面，提供一种打印机，还包括用于填充墨存储室的再充墨单元，该墨存储室向该打印头提供墨，其中使用时，该墨存储室保持负压，以避免墨无意中从该喷嘴泄漏，该再充墨单元包括：In another aspect, a printer is provided, further comprising an ink refill unit for filling an ink storage chamber that supplies ink to the printhead, wherein in use, the ink storage chamber is maintained at a negative pressure to avoid ink Inadvertently leaking from the nozzle, the refill unit consists of:
体部，其容纳有一些墨；a body containing some ink;
墨出口；和ink export; and
增压装置，pressure booster,
其中当该再充墨单元接合到该墨存储室时，随着由于负压而将墨从该体部通过该墨出口抽入到该墨存储室直到压力平衡，该增压装置使得该单元的一部分向内受压，并且Wherein when the ink refill unit is engaged to the ink storage chamber, the pressurizing means causes the unit to a part is pressed inwards, and
当该再充墨单元接着从该墨存储室脱离时，该增压装置松开该墨存储室向内受压的一部分以重新建立负压。When the ink refill unit is subsequently disengaged from the ink storage chamber, the pressurizing device releases the inwardly pressurized portion of the ink storage chamber to re-establish negative pressure.
在另一方面，提供一种打印机，还包括墨盒，该墨盒包括：In another aspect, a printer is provided that also includes an ink cartridge that includes:
墨存储室，其具有相对的壁部，所述壁部由柔性壁装置连接而限定可变的墨存储空间；an ink storage chamber having opposed wall portions connected by flexible wall means to define a variable ink storage space;
用于供应墨的供墨系统，该供墨系统用于将墨提供给具有一组喷嘴的打印头，an ink supply system for supplying ink for supplying ink to a printhead having a set of nozzles,
其中一个相对的壁部是可移动的并被偏置而扩大该可变的墨存储空间，以在该墨存储室中产生负压，从而避免墨无意中从所述喷嘴泄漏。One of the opposing wall portions is movable and biased to expand the variable ink storage space to create a negative pressure in the ink storage chamber to prevent ink from inadvertently leaking from the nozzle.
在另一方面，提供一种打印机，还包括用于填充墨存储室的再充墨单元，该墨存储室具有用于可松开地接合到再充墨单元的接口，该接口具有用于控制墨流入和流出该存储室的阀，该再充墨单元包括：In another aspect, a printer is provided, further comprising an ink refill unit for filling an ink storage chamber, the ink storage chamber having an interface for releasably engaging to the refill unit, the interface having an interface for controlling Valves for ink flow into and out of the storage chamber, the refill unit consists of:
体部，其容纳有一些墨；a body containing some ink;
墨出口；和ink export; and
阀致动器，其用于当再充墨单元接合到该接口时致动所述阀，使得该阀致动器以预定顺序致动该阀。A valve actuator for actuating the valves when the refill unit is engaged to the interface such that the valve actuator actuates the valves in a predetermined sequence.
在另一方面，提供一种打印机，还包括用于填充墨盒的再充墨单元，该墨盒形成为打印机的一部分，该打印机还具有控制电路和用于可松开地结合到该再充墨单元的接口，该再充墨单元包括：In another aspect, a printer is provided, further comprising a refill unit for filling an ink cartridge formed as part of the printer, the printer further having a control circuit and a refill unit for releasably coupling to the refill unit. interface, the ink refill unit includes:
体部，其容纳有一些墨；a body containing some ink;
墨出口；和ink export; and
存储器电路，该存储器电路用于存储与墨的至少一个特征相关的信息，a memory circuit for storing information related to at least one characteristic of the ink,
其中使用时，该存储器电路允许控制电路询问该信息而验证该再充墨单元中的墨适于该打印机。Where used, the memory circuit allows the control circuit to interrogate the information to verify that the ink in the refill unit is suitable for the printer.
在另一方面，提供一种打印机，还包括用于该打印头的打印头维护组件，该打印头具有一个喷嘴板，该喷嘴板上形成有一组喷嘴，该打印头维护组件包括：In another aspect, a printer is provided, further comprising a printhead maintenance assembly for the printhead, the printhead having a nozzle plate with a set of nozzles formed thereon, the printhead maintenance assembly comprising:
封口器，当打印头不使用时封住该组喷嘴；和a capper, which caps the set of nozzles when the printhead is not in use; and
清洁器，用于接合到该喷嘴板并擦拭喷嘴；其中，a cleaner for engaging the nozzle plate and wiping the nozzles; wherein,
该清洁器位于该封口器的相对侧之间。The cleaner is located between opposite sides of the sealer.
在另一方面，提供一种打印机，还包括用于补充喷墨打印机中的墨盒的再充墨单元，该墨盒具有用于接合到该再充墨单元的接口，该再充墨单元包括：In another aspect, a printer is provided, further comprising a refill unit for replenishing an ink cartridge in an inkjet printer, the ink cartridge having an interface for coupling to the refill unit, the refill unit comprising:
墨存储室；ink storage chamber;
对接部分，用于接合到该墨盒的接口，该对接部分的基板具有一个墨出口，该墨出口用于连接到该接口上的入口；和a docking portion for engaging to the interface of the ink cartridge, the substrate of the docking portion having an ink outlet for connection to the inlet on the interface; and
接合结构，其用于可松开地接合到该墨存储室，该接合结构形成于该基板的横向中心线上，engaging structure for releasably engaging to the ink storage chamber, the engaging structure being formed on the lateral centerline of the substrate,
其中，该墨出口的中心与该横向中心线隔开。Wherein, the center of the ink outlet is spaced from the transverse centerline.
在另一方面，提供一种打印机，还包括用于补充喷墨打印机中的墨盒的再充墨单元，该墨盒具有用于接合到该再充墨单元的接口，部分地由管状柔性壁限定的墨存储室，和用于以一个预定量收缩该柔性壁的收缩机构，该再充墨单元包括：In another aspect, a printer is provided, further comprising a refill unit for replenishing an ink cartridge in an inkjet printer, the ink cartridge having an interface for engagement to the refill unit, defined in part by a tubular flexible wall an ink storage chamber, and a retraction mechanism for retracting the flexible wall by a predetermined amount, the ink refill unit comprising:
体部，其容纳有一些墨；和a body containing some ink; and
用于接合到该墨盒的接口的对接部分，该对接部分具有用于连接到该接口上的入口的墨出口，和多个收缩致动器，该收缩致动器用于当该再充墨单元接合到该接口时致动该收缩机构，并且当该再充墨单元脱离该接口时松开该收缩机构。a docking portion for engaging to the interface of the ink cartridge, the docking portion having an ink outlet for connection to the inlet on the interface, and a plurality of retraction actuators for when the refill unit is engaged The retraction mechanism is activated when the interface is reached, and the retraction mechanism is released when the refill unit is disengaged from the interface.
在另一方面，提供一种打印机，还包括用于补充喷墨打印机中的墨盒的再充墨单元，该墨盒具有用于接合到该再充墨单元的接口，该再充墨单元包括：In another aspect, a printer is provided, further comprising a refill unit for replenishing an ink cartridge in an inkjet printer, the ink cartridge having an interface for coupling to the refill unit, the refill unit comprising:
体部，其容纳有一些墨；a body containing some ink;
墨出口，其用于接合到该接口中的互补的墨入口；和an ink outlet for a complementary ink inlet that engages into the interface; and
插销，其从该体部延伸而用于插入到该接口中的孔中，a pin extending from the body for insertion into a hole in the interface,
其中该插销的横截面与该孔限定的形状相匹配，以确保该再充墨单元正确地配合到该墨盒。Wherein the cross-section of the pin matches the shape defined by the hole to ensure that the refill unit is properly fitted to the ink cartridge.
在另一方面，提供一种打印机，还包括用于补充喷墨打印机中的墨盒的再充墨单元，该再充墨单元包括：In another aspect, a printer is provided, further comprising a refill unit for replenishing an ink cartridge in an inkjet printer, the refill unit comprising:
容纳墨的体部；a body containing ink;
墨出口，其用于接合到该墨盒中的互补的墨入口；和an ink outlet for engaging into a complementary ink inlet in the ink cartridge; and
可视指示器，当预定量的墨从该再充墨单元流入到该墨盒中时，该可视指示器用于提供可视的指示。A visual indicator for providing a visual indication when a predetermined amount of ink has flowed from the refill unit into the ink cartridge.
在另一方面，提供一种打印机，还包括：In another aspect, a printer is provided, further comprising:
外壳，其具有铰接安装的面板，用以进入到其内部；和an enclosure having hingedly mounted panels for accessing its interior; and
支架，其容纳在该外壳内以支撑墨盒，该支架具有铰接安装的盖，该盖打开以允许插入和取下墨盒，a bracket received within the housing to support the ink cartridge, the bracket having a hingedly mounted cover that opens to allow insertion and removal of the ink cartridge,
其中该盖的铰接轴和该面板的铰接轴平行，并且wherein the hinge axis of the cover is parallel to the hinge axis of the panel, and
该盖和该面板都沿相同方向打开。Both the cover and the panel open in the same direction.
在另一方面，提供一种打印机，还包括：In another aspect, a printer is provided, further comprising:
可更换的页宽打印头，其具有一组喷嘴和打印头触点，该触点用于将电力和打印数据传输给该喷嘴；A replaceable pagewidth printhead having a set of nozzles and printhead contacts for delivering power and print data to the nozzles;
相应的触点，其用于将电力和打印数据提供给打印头触点；和corresponding contacts for providing power and print data to the printhead contacts; and
选择性的偏置机构，使得在打印时该打印头触点和相应的触点被偏置而接合，而安装或取下打印头时二者从偏置的结合中松开。An optional biasing mechanism such that the printhead contacts and corresponding contacts are biased into engagement during printing and released from biased engagement when the printhead is installed or removed.
在另一方面，提供一种打印机，还包括：In another aspect, a printer is provided, further comprising:
可更换的页宽打印头，其具有一组喷嘴和打印头触点，该触点用于将电力和打印数据传输给该喷嘴；A replaceable pagewidth printhead having a set of nozzles and printhead contacts for delivering power and print data to the nozzles;
相应的触点，其用于将电力和打印数据提供给打印头触点；和corresponding contacts for providing power and print data to the printhead contacts; and
盖件，用于在打开和关闭位置之间移动，cover for movement between open and closed positions,
其中，在打开位置可安装或取下该打印头，并且在打印时该盖件处于关闭位置，从而，当该盖件移动到该关闭位置时，该打印头触点和相应的触点移动到接合状态，而当该盖件移动到该打开位置时，该打印头触点和相应的触点脱离。Wherein, the print head can be installed or removed in the open position, and the cover is in the closed position when printing, so that when the cover moves to the closed position, the print head contacts and corresponding contacts move to Engaged state, and when the cover moves to the open position, the print head contact and the corresponding contact are disengaged.
在另一方面，提供一种打印机，还包括墨盒，该墨盒包括：In another aspect, a printer is provided that also includes an ink cartridge that includes:
至少一个墨存储室；at least one ink storage chamber;
供墨系统，其用于将墨从该或各个墨室提供给打印头；和an ink supply system for supplying ink from the or each ink chamber to the printhead; and
维护站，其用于接合到该打印头以执行一项或多项维护功能。A maintenance station for engaging to the printhead to perform one or more maintenance functions.
在另一方面，提供一种打印机，还包括用于将墨盒保持在打印机中的支架，该墨盒具有多个墨存储室，该支架包括多个分别对应于该墨存储室的接口，In another aspect, a printer is provided, further comprising a holder for holding an ink cartridge in the printer, the ink cartridge having a plurality of ink storage chambers, the holder including a plurality of ports respectively corresponding to the ink storage chambers,
其中各个接口构造成容纳再充墨单元以补充相应的墨存储室。Each of the ports is configured to receive an ink refill unit to replenish the corresponding ink storage chamber.
在另一方面，提供一种打印机，其中该打印头组件包括：In another aspect, a printer is provided, wherein the printhead assembly includes:
打印头集成电路，其通过使用平板掩膜蚀刻及沉积技术形成于晶片基底上；Printhead integrated circuits formed on wafer substrates by using slab mask etching and deposition techniques;
在另一方面，提供一种再充墨单元，该再充墨单元结合在用于喷墨打印头的打印头维护组件中，该打印头上形成有一组喷嘴，该打印头维护组件包括：In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit incorporated in a printhead maintenance assembly for an inkjet printhead having a set of nozzles formed thereon, the printhead maintenance assembly comprising:
封口器，当打印头不使用时封住该组喷嘴；和a capper, which caps the set of nozzles when the printhead is not in use; and
清洁器，用于接合到该喷嘴板并擦拭喷嘴，a cleaner for engaging to the nozzle plate and wiping the nozzles,
其中，该清洁器位于该封口器的相对侧之间。Wherein, the cleaner is located between opposite sides of the sealer.
在另一方面，提供一种再充墨单元，其中该喷墨打印机包括：In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit, wherein the inkjet printer comprises:
具有一组喷嘴的打印头组件；a printhead assembly having a set of nozzles;
维护组件，其用于在该组件盖住该组喷嘴的遮盖位置和离开该组喷嘴的未遮盖位置之间移动；和a maintenance assembly for movement between a covered position in which the assembly covers the set of nozzles and an uncovered position away from the set of nozzles; and
机械化驱动，用于在该遮盖位置和未遮盖位置之间移动该维护组件。A mechanized drive is used to move the maintenance assembly between the covered position and the uncovered position.
在另一方面，提供一种再充墨单元，其中：In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit wherein:
该墨盒具有部分地由管状柔性壁限定的墨存储室，和用于以一个预定量收缩该柔性壁的收缩机构；并且The ink cartridge has an ink storage chamber defined in part by a tubular flexible wall, and a retraction mechanism for retracting the flexible wall by a predetermined amount; and
该再充墨单元包括：The refill unit includes:
体部，其容纳有一些墨；和a body containing some ink; and
用于接合到该墨盒的接口的对接部分，该对接部分具有用于连接到该接口上的入口的墨出口，和多个收缩致动器，该收缩致动器用于当该再充墨单元接合到该接口时致动该收缩机构，并且当该再充墨单元脱离该接口时松开该收缩机构。a docking portion for engaging to the interface of the ink cartridge, the docking portion having an ink outlet for connection to the inlet on the interface, and a plurality of retraction actuators for when the refill unit is engaged The retraction mechanism is activated when the interface is reached, and the retraction mechanism is released when the refill unit is disengaged from the interface.
在另一方面，提供一种再充墨单元，还包括：In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit, further comprising:
体部，其容纳有一些墨；a body containing some ink;
墨出口，其用于接合到该接口中的互补的墨入口；和an ink outlet for a complementary ink inlet that engages into the interface; and
插销，其从该体部延伸而用于插入到该接口中的孔中，a pin extending from the body for insertion into a hole in the interface,
其中该插销的横截面与该孔限定的形状相匹配，以确保该再充墨单元正确地配合到该墨盒。Wherein the cross-section of the pin matches the shape defined by the hole to ensure that the refill unit is properly fitted to the ink cartridge.
集成电路支撑结构，其用于安装在打印机内并与介质进给通路相邻；和an integrated circuit support structure for mounting within the printer adjacent to the media feed path; and
聚合体密封膜，其位于该集成电路支撑结构和该打印头集成电路之间，用于将该打印头集成电路固定到该集成电路支撑结构上。A polymer sealing film is positioned between the integrated circuit support structure and the printhead integrated circuit for securing the printhead integrated circuit to the integrated circuit support structure.
在另一方面，提供一种打印机，其中该打印头组件包括：In another aspect, a printer is provided, wherein the printhead assembly includes:
打印头集成电路，其具有一组形成于基底上的喷墨喷嘴；a printhead integrated circuit having a set of inkjet nozzles formed on a substrate;
多个供墨管道，其用于与至少一个墨存储室建立流体连通；和a plurality of ink supply conduits for establishing fluid communication with at least one ink storage chamber; and
聚合体密封膜，其位于该供墨管道和该打印头集成电路之间，该聚合体膜具有一组孔，使得该喷墨喷嘴与该供墨管道流体连通，a polymeric sealing film positioned between the ink supply conduit and the printhead integrated circuit, the polymeric film having a set of holes such that the inkjet nozzles are in fluid communication with the ink supply conduit,
其中该聚合体密封膜厚度超过25微米。Wherein the thickness of the polymer sealing film exceeds 25 microns.
在第十一方面，本发明提供一种用于补充喷墨打印机中的墨盒的再充墨单元，In an eleventh aspect, the present invention provides an ink refill unit for replenishing an ink cartridge in an inkjet printer,
该墨盒具有用于接合到再充墨单元的接口，该再充墨单元包括：The ink cartridge has an interface for coupling to a refill unit comprising:
墨存储室；ink storage chamber;
对接部分，用于接合到该墨盒的接口，该对接部分的基板具有一个墨出口，该墨出口用于连接到该接口上的入口；和a docking portion for engaging to the interface of the ink cartridge, the substrate of the docking portion having an ink outlet for connection to the inlet on the interface; and
接合结构，其用于可松开地接合到该墨存储室，该接合结构形成于该基板的横向中心线上，engaging structure for releasably engaging to the ink storage chamber, the engaging structure being formed on the lateral centerline of the substrate,
其中，该墨出口的中心与该横向中心线隔开。Wherein, the center of the ink outlet is spaced from the transverse centerline.
将该墨出口从该基板的中心线偏移为用户提供了明显的可视指示器，而作为与墨盒的接合的再充墨单元的正确方位。若墨出口位于该基板的中心，用户将很有可能试图将该再充墨单元相对于正确方位错过180°。由于该墨出库是该再充墨单元基板上的一个大的特征，使其偏移到一侧与基板上的其它特征相比将具有更大的视觉上的影响。Offsetting the ink outlet from the centerline of the base plate provides the user with a distinct visual indicator of the correct orientation of the refill unit for engagement with the ink cartridge. If the ink outlet is located in the center of the base plate, there is a good chance that the user will try to miss the refill unit by 180° relative to the correct orientation. Since the ink outlet reservoir is a large feature on the substrate of the ink refill unit, having it offset to one side will have a greater visual impact than other features on the substrate.
在一些实施方式中，该墨盒具有部分地由管状柔性壁限定的墨存储室，和用于以一个预定量收缩该柔性壁的收缩机构；并且该对接部分具有多个收缩致动器，该收缩致动器用于当该再充墨单元接合到该接口时致动该收缩机构，并且当该再充墨单元脱离该接口时松开该收缩机构。可选地，该基板具有插销，该插销从该体部延伸而用于插入到该接口中的孔中，该插销的截面匹配到该孔的形状，以确保该再充墨单元正确地配合到该墨盒。可选地，该插销具有三星形截面。可选地，当该再充墨单元结合到该接口时，该插销致动该墨盒中的阀。In some embodiments, the ink cartridge has an ink storage chamber defined in part by a tubular flexible wall, and a retraction mechanism for retracting the flexible wall by a predetermined amount; and the docking portion has a plurality of retraction actuators, the retraction mechanism An actuator is used to actuate the retraction mechanism when the refill unit is engaged to the interface, and to release the retraction mechanism when the refill unit is disengaged from the interface. Optionally, the base plate has a pin extending from the body for insertion into a hole in the interface, the cross section of the pin matching the shape of the hole to ensure that the refill unit fits properly into the The cartridge. Optionally, the pin has a triangular cross-section. Optionally, the latch actuates a valve in the ink cartridge when the refill unit is coupled to the interface.
可选地，该墨盒具有部分地由管状柔性壁限定的墨存储室，和用于以一个预定量收缩该柔性壁的收缩机构；并且该对接部分具有多个收缩致动器，该收缩致动器用于当该再充墨单元接合到该接口时致动该收缩机构，并且当该再充墨单元脱离该接口时松开该收缩机构。Optionally, the ink cartridge has an ink storage chamber partially defined by a tubular flexible wall, and a retraction mechanism for retracting the flexible wall by a predetermined amount; and the docking portion has a plurality of retraction actuators, the retraction actuating A trigger is used to actuate the retraction mechanism when the refill unit is engaged to the interface, and to release the retraction mechanism when the refill unit is disengaged from the interface.
可选地，该基板具有插销，该插销从该体部延伸而用于插入到该接口中的孔中，该插销的截面匹配到该孔的形状，以确保该再充墨单元正确地配合到该墨盒。Optionally, the base plate has a pin extending from the body for insertion into a hole in the interface, the cross section of the pin matching the shape of the hole to ensure that the refill unit fits properly into the The cartridge.
可选地，该插销具有三星形截面。Optionally, the pin has a triangular cross-section.
可选地，当该再充墨单元结合到该接口时，该插销致动该墨盒中的阀。Optionally, the latch actuates a valve in the ink cartridge when the refill unit is coupled to the interface.
在另一方面，提供一种再充墨单元，其中：In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit wherein:
该墨盒包括墨存储室和供墨系统，该供墨系统用于连接到具有一组喷墨喷嘴的打印头组件；并且The ink cartridge includes an ink storage chamber and an ink supply system for connection to a printhead assembly having a set of inkjet nozzles; and
该墨存储室具有可变的存储空间和可移动的壁部，该壁部被偏置而扩大该可变的墨存储空间，以在该墨存储室中产生负压，使得墨不会无意中从所述喷嘴泄漏。The ink storage chamber has a variable storage space and a movable wall that is biased to expand the variable ink storage space to create a negative pressure in the ink storage chamber so that ink does not inadvertently Leaks from the nozzle.
在另一方面，提供一种再充墨单元，其中：In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit wherein:
该墨盒包括将墨提供给该打印头组件的负压墨存储室，该负压墨存储室具有用于容纳该再充墨单元的接口，该接口具有偏置到其关闭位置的入口阀；并且：The ink cartridge includes a negative pressure ink storage chamber providing ink to the printhead assembly, the negative pressure ink storage chamber having an interface for receiving the ink refill unit, the interface having an inlet valve biased to its closed position; and :
该再充墨单元还包括：The refill unit also includes:
体部，其容纳有一些墨；和a body containing some ink; and
入口阀致动器，其用于当该再充墨单元接合到该墨接口时打开入口阀，使得该体部中的墨与该墨存储室流体连通。An inlet valve actuator for opening the inlet valve when the ink refill unit is engaged to the ink interface such that the ink in the body is in fluid communication with the ink storage chamber.
在另一方面，提供一种再充墨单元，其中：In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit wherein:
该墨盒具有将墨提供给该打印头组件的负压墨存储室和用于容纳该再充墨单元的接口，该接口具有常闭的入口阀及常开的出口阀，二者都与该墨存储室流体连通；The ink cartridge has a negative pressure ink storage chamber providing ink to the printhead assembly and an interface for receiving the ink refill unit, the interface having a normally closed inlet valve and a normally open outlet valve, both of which are connected to the ink cartridge. the storage compartment is in fluid communication;
该再充墨单元还包括：The refill unit also includes:
体部，其容纳有一些墨；和a body containing some ink; and
具有墨出口和阀致动器结构的对接部分；和a docking portion having an ink outlet and valve actuator structure; and
其中使用时，该对接部分可松开地接合到该接口以致动该入口阀和出口阀，于是由于该墨存储室中的负压，墨盒由来自该体部的墨填充。In use therein, the docking portion is releasably engaged to the interface to actuate the inlet and outlet valves, whereupon the ink cartridge is filled with ink from the body due to negative pressure in the ink storage chamber.
在另一方面，提供一种用于填充负压墨存储室的再充墨单元，该负压墨存储室经由常开的出口阀将墨提供给该打印头组件，该再充墨单元还包括：In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit for filling a negative pressure ink storage chamber supplying ink to the printhead assembly via a normally open outlet valve, the refill unit further comprising :
体部，其容纳有一些墨；a body containing some ink;
接合结构，其用于可松开地接合到该墨存储室；和engaging structure for releasably engaging to the ink storage chamber; and
出口阀致动器，其用于当该再充墨单元接合到该墨存储室时关闭出口阀。an outlet valve actuator for closing the outlet valve when the ink refill unit is engaged to the ink storage chamber.
在另一方面，提供一种用于填充墨存储室的再充墨单元，该墨存储室向具有一组喷嘴的打印头组件提供墨，其中使用时，该墨存储室保持负压，以避免墨无意中从该喷嘴泄漏，该再充墨单元还包括：In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit for filling an ink storage chamber supplying ink to a printhead assembly having a set of nozzles, wherein, in use, the ink storage chamber is maintained at a negative pressure to avoid Ink accidentally leaks from the nozzle, the refill unit also includes:
体部，其容纳有一些墨；a body containing some ink;
墨出口；和ink export; and
增压装置，pressure booster,
其中当该再充墨单元接合到该墨存储室时，随着由于负压而将墨从该体部通过该墨出口抽入到该墨存储室直到压力平衡，该增压装置使得该单元的一部分向内受压，并且Wherein when the ink refill unit is engaged to the ink storage chamber, the pressurizing means causes the unit to a part is pressed inwards, and
当该再充墨单元接着从该墨存储室脱离时，该增压装置松开该墨存储室向内受压的一部分以重新建立负压。When the ink refill unit is subsequently disengaged from the ink storage chamber, the pressurizing device releases the inwardly pressurized portion of the ink storage chamber to re-establish negative pressure.
在另一方面，提供一种再充墨单元，其中：In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit wherein:
该墨盒包括：This cartridge includes:
墨存储室，其具有相对的壁部，所述壁部由柔性壁装置连接而限定可变的墨存储空间；和an ink storage chamber having opposing wall portions connected by flexible wall means to define a variable ink storage space; and
用于供应墨的供墨系统，该供墨系统用于将墨提供给具有一组喷嘴的打印头，an ink supply system for supplying ink for supplying ink to a printhead having a set of nozzles,
其中一个相对的壁部是可移动的并被偏置而扩大该可变的墨存储空间，以在该墨存储室中产生负压，从而避免墨无意中从所述喷嘴泄漏。One of the opposing wall portions is movable and biased to expand the variable ink storage space to create a negative pressure in the ink storage chamber to prevent ink from inadvertently leaking from the nozzle.
在另一方面，提供一种用于填充墨存储室的再充墨单元，该墨存储室具有用于可松开地接合到该再充墨单元的接口，该接口具有用于控制墨流入和流出该存储室的阀，该再充墨单元包括：In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit for filling an ink storage chamber, the ink storage chamber having an interface for releasably engaging the ink refill unit, the interface having functions for controlling ink inflow and Out of the valve of the storage chamber, the refill unit consists of:
体部，其容纳有一些墨；a body containing some ink;
墨出口；和ink export; and
阀致动器，其用于当该再充墨单元接合到该接口时致动所述阀，使得该阀致动器以预定顺序致动该阀。A valve actuator for actuating the valves when the refill unit is engaged to the interface such that the valve actuator actuates the valves in a predetermined sequence.
在另一方面，提供一种再充墨单元，其中：In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit wherein:
该墨盒形成为打印机的一部分，该打印机还具有打印头、控制电路和用于可松开地结合到该再充墨单元的接口；The ink cartridge forms part of a printer which also has a printhead, control circuitry and an interface for releasably coupled to the ink refill unit;
该再充墨单元包括：The refill unit includes:
体部，其容纳有一些墨；a body containing some ink;
墨出口；和ink export; and
存储器电路，该存储器电路用于存储与墨的至少一个特征相关的信息；并且memory circuitry for storing information related to at least one characteristic of the ink; and
使用时，该存储器电路允许控制电路询问该信息而验证该再充墨单元中的墨适于该打印机。In use, the memory circuit allows the control circuit to interrogate the information to verify that the ink in the refill unit is suitable for the printer.
在另一方面，提供一种再充墨单元，还包括：In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit, further comprising:
容纳墨的体部；a body containing ink;
墨出口，其用于接合到该墨盒中的互补的墨入口；和an ink outlet for engaging into a complementary ink inlet in the ink cartridge; and
可视指示器，当预定量的墨从该再充墨单元流入到该墨盒中时，该可视指示器用于提供可视的指示。A visual indicator for providing a visual indication when a predetermined amount of ink has flowed from the refill unit into the ink cartridge.
在另一方面，提供一种再充墨单元，其中该喷墨打印机包括：In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit, wherein the inkjet printer comprises:
外壳，其具有铰接安装的面板，用以进入到其内部；和an enclosure having hingedly mounted panels for accessing its interior; and
支架，其容纳在该外壳内以支撑墨盒，该支架具有铰接安装的盖，该盖打开以允许插入和取下墨盒，a bracket received within the housing to support the ink cartridge, the bracket having a hingedly mounted cover that opens to allow insertion and removal of the ink cartridge,
其中该盖的铰接轴和该面板的铰接轴平行，并且wherein the hinge axis of the cover is parallel to the hinge axis of the panel, and
该盖和该面板都沿相同方向打开。Both the cover and the panel open in the same direction.
在另一方面，提供一种再充墨单元，其中该喷墨打印机包括：In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit, wherein the inkjet printer comprises:
可更换的页宽打印头，其具有一组喷嘴和打印头触点，该触点用于将电力和打印数据传输给该喷嘴；A replaceable pagewidth printhead having a set of nozzles and printhead contacts for delivering power and print data to the nozzles;
相应的触点，其用于将电力和打印数据提供给打印头触点；和corresponding contacts for providing power and print data to the printhead contacts; and
选择性的偏置机构，使得在打印时该打印头触点和相应的触点被偏置而接合，而安装或取下打印头时二者从偏置的结合中松开。An optional biasing mechanism such that the printhead contacts and corresponding contacts are biased into engagement during printing and released from biased engagement when the printhead is installed or removed.
在另一方面，提供一种再充墨单元，其中该喷墨打印机包括：In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit, wherein the inkjet printer comprises:
可更换的页宽打印头，其具有一组喷嘴和打印头触点，该触点用于将电力和打印数据传输给该喷嘴；A replaceable pagewidth printhead having a set of nozzles and printhead contacts for delivering power and print data to the nozzles;
相应的触点，其用于将电力和打印数据提供给打印头触点；和corresponding contacts for providing power and print data to the printhead contacts; and
盖件，用于在打开和关闭位置之间移动，cover for movement between open and closed positions,
其中，在打开位置可安装或取下该打印头，并且在打印时该盖件处于关闭位置，从而，当该盖件移动到该关闭位置时，该打印头触点和相应的触点移动到接合状态，而当该盖件移动到该打开位置时，该打印头触点和相应的触点脱离。Wherein, the print head can be installed or removed in the open position, and the cover is in the closed position when printing, so that when the cover moves to the closed position, the print head contacts and corresponding contacts move to Engaged state, and when the cover moves to the open position, the print head contact and the corresponding contact are disengaged.
在另一方面，提供一种再充墨单元，其中该喷墨打印机包括：In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit, wherein the inkjet printer comprises:
至少一个墨存储室；at least one ink storage chamber;
供墨系统，其用于将墨从该或各个墨室提供给打印头；和an ink supply system for supplying ink from the or each ink chamber to the printhead; and
维护站，其用于接合到该打印头以执行一项或多项维护功能。A maintenance station for engaging to the printhead to perform one or more maintenance functions.
在另一方面，提供一种再充墨单元，该再充墨单元结合在用于将墨盒保持在打印机中的支架中，该墨盒具有多个墨存储室，该支架包括多个分别对应于该墨存储室的接口，In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit incorporated in a holder for holding an ink cartridge in a printer, the ink cartridge having a plurality of ink storage chambers, the holder including a plurality of The interface of the ink storage chamber,
其中各个接口构造成容纳再充墨单元以补充相应的墨存储室。Each of the ports is configured to receive an ink refill unit to replenish the corresponding ink storage chamber.
在另一方面，提供一种再充墨单元，其中该喷墨打印机具有打印头，该打印头包括：In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit wherein the inkjet printer has a printhead comprising:
打印头集成电路，其通过使用平板掩膜蚀刻及沉积技术形成于晶片基底上；Printhead integrated circuits formed on wafer substrates by using slab mask etching and deposition techniques;
集成电路支撑结构，其用于安装在打印机内并与介质进给通路相邻；和an integrated circuit support structure for mounting within the printer adjacent to the media feed path; and
聚合体密封膜，其位于该集成电路支撑结构和该打印头集成电路之间，用于将该打印头集成电路固定到该集成电路支撑结构上。A polymer sealing film is positioned between the integrated circuit support structure and the printhead integrated circuit for securing the printhead integrated circuit to the integrated circuit support structure.
在另一方面，提供一种再充墨单元，其中该喷墨打印机具有打印头，该打印头包括：In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit wherein the inkjet printer has a printhead comprising:
打印头集成电路，其具有一组形成于基底上的喷墨喷嘴；a printhead integrated circuit having a set of inkjet nozzles formed on a substrate;
多个供墨管道，其用于与至少一个墨存储室建立流体连通；和a plurality of ink supply conduits for establishing fluid communication with at least one ink storage chamber; and
聚合体密封膜，其位于该供墨管道和该打印头集成电路之间，该聚合体膜具有一组孔，使得该喷墨喷嘴与该供墨管道流体连通，a polymeric sealing film positioned between the ink supply conduit and the printhead integrated circuit, the polymeric film having a set of holes such that the inkjet nozzles are in fluid communication with the ink supply conduit,
其中该聚合体密封膜厚度超过25微米。Wherein the thickness of the polymer sealing film exceeds 25 microns.
在第十二方面，本发明提供一种用于补充喷墨打印机中墨盒的再充墨单元，In a twelfth aspect, the present invention provides an ink refill unit for replenishing an ink cartridge in an inkjet printer,
该墨盒具有用于接合到该再充墨单元的接口，部分地由管状柔性壁限定的墨存储室，和用于以一个预定量收缩该柔性壁的收缩机构，该再充墨单元包括：The ink cartridge has an interface for coupling to the ink refill unit, an ink storage chamber defined in part by a tubular flexible wall, and a retraction mechanism for retracting the flexible wall by a predetermined amount, the ink refill unit comprising:
体部，其容纳有一些墨；a body containing some ink;
用于接合到该墨盒的接口的对接部分，该对接部分具有用于连接到该接口上的入口的墨出口，和多个收缩致动器，该收缩致动器用于当该再充墨单元接合到该接口时致动该收缩机构，并且当该再充墨单元脱离该接口时松开该收缩机构。a docking portion for engaging to the interface of the ink cartridge, the docking portion having an ink outlet for connection to the inlet on the interface, and a plurality of retraction actuators for when the refill unit is engaged The retraction mechanism is activated when the interface is reached, and the retraction mechanism is released when the refill unit is disengaged from the interface.
该墨存储室保持负压以避免墨从该打印头泄漏。然而，在墨填充过程中，当该墨存储空间充满到其容积时，该负压被消除。若在该墨存储室中没有负压，将有泄漏的高风险。该再充墨单元一脱离就通过稍微增大该存储室容积，负压得以重新建立。在填充过程中按压该墨存储室的一部分将减小其空间。然而，当该再充墨单元松开该按压部分时，该容积相应地增加，并且负压得以重新建立。通过为再充墨单元上的收缩机构设置致动器，该收缩机构的施加和松开将在填充过程中总会出现并且在正确的时间精确地出现。The ink storage chamber maintains a negative pressure to avoid ink leakage from the printhead. However, the negative pressure is eliminated when the ink storage space is filled to its volume during ink filling. If there is no negative pressure in the ink storage chamber, there will be a high risk of leakage. Negative pressure is re-established by slightly increasing the storage chamber volume as soon as the refill unit is disengaged. Pressing a portion of the ink storage chamber during filling will reduce its volume. However, when the pressing portion is released by the ink refill unit, the volume increases accordingly, and negative pressure is re-established. By providing an actuator for the retraction mechanism on the refill unit, the application and release of the retraction mechanism will always occur and precisely at the correct time during the filling process.
在一些实施方式中，该收缩机构致动器设置在该对接部分上，使得其通常位于等边几何形状的角落。可选地，该收缩致动器一般为从该对接部分延伸的扁平栓，使得各栓的平面与相应正方形的对角线直角相交。可选地，该栓各自的中心略微朝向正方形的中心弯曲。可选地，各栓具有沿着相应的对角线并朝向该正方形的中心延伸的肋状加强物。In some embodiments, the retraction mechanism actuator is positioned on the docking portion such that it is generally located at a corner of an equilateral geometric shape. Optionally, the retraction actuator is generally a flat peg extending from the docking portion such that the plane of each peg intersects a diagonal of a corresponding square at right angles. Optionally, the respective centers of the pegs are slightly curved towards the center of the square. Optionally, each peg has a ribbed reinforcement extending along a respective diagonal and towards the center of the square.
可选地，该收缩机构致动器设置在该对接部分上，使得其通常位于等边几何形状的角落。Optionally, the retraction mechanism actuator is positioned on the docking portion such that it is generally located at a corner of an equilateral geometric shape.
可选地，该收缩致动器一般为从该对接部分延伸的扁平栓，使得各栓的平面与相应正方形的对角线直角相交。Optionally, the retraction actuator is generally a flat peg extending from the docking portion such that the plane of each peg intersects a diagonal of a corresponding square at right angles.
可选地，该栓各自的中心略微朝向正方形的中心弯曲。Optionally, the respective centers of the pegs are slightly curved towards the center of the square.
可选地，各栓具有沿着相应的对角线并朝向该正方形的中心延伸的肋状加强物。Optionally, each peg has a ribbed reinforcement extending along a respective diagonal and towards the center of the square.
在另一方面，提供一种再充墨单元，其中：In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit wherein:
该墨盒包括供墨系统，该供墨系统用于连接到具有一组喷墨喷嘴的打印头组件；并且The ink cartridge includes an ink supply system for connection to a printhead assembly having a set of inkjet nozzles; and
该墨存储室具有可变的存储空间和可移动的壁部，该壁部被偏置而扩大该可变的墨存储空间，以在该墨存储室中产生负压，使得墨不会无意中从所述喷嘴泄漏。The ink storage chamber has a variable storage space and a movable wall that is biased to expand the variable ink storage space to create a negative pressure in the ink storage chamber so that ink does not inadvertently Leaks from the nozzle.
在另一方面，提供一种再充墨单元，其中：In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit wherein:
该负压墨存储室是负压的，将墨提供给该打印头组件，还具有用于容纳该再充墨单元的接口，该接口具有偏置到其关闭位置的入口阀；并且该再充墨单元还包括：接合结构，其用于可松开地接合到该接口；和入口阀致动器，其用于当该再充墨单元接合到该墨接口时打开入口阀，使得该体部中的墨与该墨存储室流体连通。The negative pressure ink storage chamber is negative pressure, provides ink to the printhead assembly, and has an interface for receiving the ink refill unit, the interface has an inlet valve biased to its closed position; and the refill The ink unit also includes: engagement structure for releasably engaging to the port; and an inlet valve actuator for opening the inlet valve when the refill unit is engaged to the ink port such that the body Ink in fluid communication with the ink storage chamber.
在另一方面，提供一种再充墨单元，其中：In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit wherein:
该负压墨存储室是负压的，将墨提供给该打印头组件；该墨盒具有用于容纳该再充墨单元的接口，该接口具有常闭的入口阀及常开的出口阀，二者都与该墨存储室流体连通；并且The negative pressure ink storage chamber is negative pressure and provides ink to the print head assembly; the ink cartridge has an interface for accommodating the ink refill unit, the interface has a normally closed inlet valve and a normally open outlet valve, two both are in fluid communication with the ink storage chamber; and
该对接部分具有阀致动器结构，其中使用时，该对接部分可松开地接合到该接口以致动该入口阀和出口阀，于是由于该墨存储室中的负压，墨盒由来自该体部的墨填充。The docking portion has a valve actuator structure, wherein in use, the docking portion is releasably engaged to the interface to actuate the inlet and outlet valves, whereupon due to the negative pressure in the ink storage chamber, the ink cartridge is pumped from the body part of the ink fill.
在另一方面，提供一种再充墨单元，其中：In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit wherein:
该负压墨存储室是负压墨存储室并经由常开的出口阀将墨提供给该打印头组件；并且the negative pressure ink storage chamber is a negative pressure ink storage chamber and provides ink to the printhead assembly via a normally open outlet valve; and
该再充墨单元还包括：接合结构，其用于可松开地接合到该墨存储室；和出口阀致动器，其用于当该再充墨单元接合到该墨存储室时关闭出口阀。The ink refill unit also includes: engagement structure for releasably engaging to the ink storage chamber; and an outlet valve actuator for closing the outlet when the ink refill unit is engaged to the ink storage chamber valve.
在另一方面，提供一种再充墨单元，其中：In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit wherein:
该墨存储室向具有一组喷嘴的打印头组件供应墨，其中使用时，该墨存储室保持负压，以避免墨无意中从该喷嘴泄漏；The ink storage chamber supplies ink to a printhead assembly having a set of nozzles, wherein in use, the ink storage chamber is maintained at a negative pressure to avoid inadvertent leakage of ink from the nozzles;
该再充墨单元还包括墨出口和增压装置；The ink refill unit also includes an ink outlet and pressurization means;
当该再充墨单元接合到该墨存储室时，随着由于负压而将墨从该体部通过该墨出口抽入到该墨存储室直到压力平衡，该增压装置使得该单元的一部分向内受压，并且When the refill unit is engaged to the ink storage chamber, the pressurization device causes a portion of the unit to pressed inwards, and
当该再充墨单元接着从该墨存储室脱离时，该增压装置松开该墨存储室向内受压的一部分以重新建立负压。When the ink refill unit is subsequently disengaged from the ink storage chamber, the pressurizing device releases the inwardly pressurized portion of the ink storage chamber to re-establish negative pressure.
在另一方面，提供一种再充墨单元，其中该墨盒包括：In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit, wherein the ink cartridge includes:
墨存储室，其具有相对的壁部，所述壁部由柔性壁装置连接而限定可变的墨存储空间；和an ink storage chamber having opposing wall portions connected by flexible wall means to define a variable ink storage space; and
用于供应墨的供墨系统，该供墨系统用于将墨提供给具有一组喷嘴的打印头，an ink supply system for supplying ink for supplying ink to a printhead having a set of nozzles,
其中一个相对的壁部是可移动的并被偏置而扩大该可变的墨存储空间，以在该墨存储室中产生负压，从而避免墨无意中从所述喷嘴泄漏。One of the opposing wall portions is movable and biased to expand the variable ink storage space to create a negative pressure in the ink storage chamber to prevent ink from inadvertently leaking from the nozzle.
在另一方面，提供一种再充墨单元，其中：In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit wherein:
该接口可松开地接合到该再充墨单元，并具有用于控制墨流入和流出该存储室的阀；并且the interface is releasably coupled to the ink refill unit and has a valve for controlling the flow of ink into and out of the storage chamber; and
该再充墨单元包括墨出口和阀致动器，该阀致动器用于当该再充墨单元接合到该接口时致动所述阀，使得该阀致动器以预定顺序致动该阀。The refill unit includes an ink outlet and a valve actuator for actuating the valves when the refill unit is engaged to the interface such that the valve actuator actuates the valves in a predetermined sequence .
在另一方面，提供一种再充墨单元，其中：In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit wherein:
该墨盒形成为打印机的一部分，该打印机还具有打印头、控制电路和用于可松开地结合到该再充墨单元的接口；The ink cartridge forms part of a printer which also has a printhead, control circuitry and an interface for releasably coupled to the ink refill unit;
该再充墨单元还包括墨出口和存储器电路，该存储器电路用于存储与墨的至少一个特征相关的信息；并且The ink refill unit also includes an ink outlet and a memory circuit for storing information related to at least one characteristic of the ink; and
使用时，该存储器电路允许控制电路询问该信息而验证该再充墨单元中的墨适于该打印机。In use, the memory circuit allows the control circuit to interrogate the information to verify that the ink in the refill unit is suitable for the printer.
在另一方面，提供一种再充墨单元，该再充墨单元结合在用于喷墨打印头的打印头维护组件中，该打印头上形成有一组喷嘴，该打印头维护组件包括：In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit incorporated in a printhead maintenance assembly for an inkjet printhead having a set of nozzles formed thereon, the printhead maintenance assembly comprising:
封口器，当打印头不使用时封住该组喷嘴；和a capper, which caps the set of nozzles when the printhead is not in use; and
清洁器，用于接合到该喷嘴板并擦拭喷嘴，a cleaner for engaging to the nozzle plate and wiping the nozzles,
其中，该清洁器位于该封口器的相对侧之间。Wherein, the cleaner is located between opposite sides of the sealer.
在另一方面，提供一种再充墨单元，其中该喷墨打印机包括：In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit, wherein the inkjet printer comprises:
具有一组喷嘴的打印头组件；a printhead assembly having a set of nozzles;
维护组件，其用于在该组件盖住该组喷嘴的遮盖位置和离开该组喷嘴的未遮盖位置之间移动；和a maintenance assembly for movement between a covered position in which the assembly covers the set of nozzles and an uncovered position away from the set of nozzles; and
机械化驱动，用于在该遮盖位置和未遮盖位置之间移动该维护组件。A mechanized drive is used to move the maintenance assembly between the covered position and the uncovered position.
在另一方面，提供一种再充墨单元，其中：In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit wherein:
该再充墨单元还包括墨存储室；The ink refill unit also includes an ink storage chamber;
该对接部分的基板具有一个墨出口，该墨出口用于连接到该接口上的入口；和the base plate of the docking portion has an ink outlet for connection to the inlet on the interface; and
该再充墨单元还包括接合结构，其用于可松开地接合到该接口，该接合结构形成于该基板的横向中心线上，该墨出口的中心与该横向中心线隔开。The refill unit also includes engagement structure for releasably engaging to the port, the engagement structure being formed on a transverse centerline of the base plate, the center of the ink outlet being spaced from the transverse centerline.
在另一方面，提供一种再充墨单元，还包括：In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit, further comprising:
墨出口，其用于接合到该接口中的互补的墨入口；和an ink outlet for a complementary ink inlet that engages into the interface; and
插销，其从该体部延伸而用于插入到该接口中的孔中，a pin extending from the body for insertion into a hole in the interface,
其中该插销的横截面与该孔限定的形状相匹配，以确保该再充墨单元正确地配合到该墨盒。Wherein the cross-section of the pin matches the shape defined by the hole to ensure that the refill unit is properly fitted to the ink cartridge.
在另一方面，提供一种再充墨单元，还包括：In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit, further comprising:
墨出口，其用于接合到该墨盒中的互补的墨入口；和an ink outlet for engaging into a complementary ink inlet in the ink cartridge; and
可视指示器，当预定量的墨从该再充墨单元流入到该墨盒中时，该可视指示器用于提供可视的指示。A visual indicator for providing a visual indication when a predetermined amount of ink has flowed from the refill unit into the ink cartridge.
在另一方面，提供一种再充墨单元，其中该打印机还包括：In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit, wherein the printer further includes:
外壳，其具有铰接安装的面板，用以进入到其内部；和an enclosure having hingedly mounted panels for accessing its interior; and
支架，其容纳在该外壳内以支撑墨盒，该支架具有铰接安装的盖，该盖打开以允许插入和取下墨盒，a bracket received within the housing to support the ink cartridge, the bracket having a hingedly mounted cover that opens to allow insertion and removal of the ink cartridge,
其中该盖的铰接轴和该面板的铰接轴平行，并且wherein the hinge axis of the cover is parallel to the hinge axis of the panel, and
该盖和该面板都沿相同方向打开。Both the cover and the panel open in the same direction.
在另一方面，提供一种再充墨单元，其中该打印机还包括：In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit, wherein the printer further includes:
可更换的页宽打印头，其具有一组喷嘴和打印头触点，该触点用于将电力和打印数据传输给该喷嘴；A replaceable pagewidth printhead having a set of nozzles and printhead contacts for delivering power and print data to the nozzles;
相应的触点，其用于将电力和打印数据提供给打印头触点；和corresponding contacts for providing power and print data to the printhead contacts; and
选择性的偏置机构，使得在打印时该打印头触点和相应的触点被偏置而接合，而安装或取下打印头时二者从偏置的结合中松开。An optional biasing mechanism such that the printhead contacts and corresponding contacts are biased into engagement during printing and released from biased engagement when the printhead is installed or removed.
在另一方面，提供一种再充墨单元，其中该打印机还包括：In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit, wherein the printer further includes:
可更换的页宽打印头，其具有一组喷嘴和打印头触点，该触点用于将电力和打印数据传输给该喷嘴；A replaceable pagewidth printhead having a set of nozzles and printhead contacts for delivering power and print data to the nozzles;
相应的触点，其用于将电力和打印数据提供给打印头触点；和corresponding contacts for providing power and print data to the printhead contacts; and
盖件，用于在打开和关闭位置之间移动，cover for movement between open and closed positions,
其中，在打开位置可安装或取下该打印头，并且在打印时该盖件处于关闭位置，从而，当该盖件移动到该关闭位置时，该打印头触点和相应的触点移动到接合状态，而当该盖件移动到该打开位置时，该打印头触点和相应的触点脱离。Wherein, the print head can be installed or removed in the open position, and the cover is in the closed position when printing, so that when the cover moves to the closed position, the print head contacts and corresponding contacts move to Engaged state, and when the cover moves to the open position, the print head contact and the corresponding contact are disengaged.
在另一方面，提供一种再充墨单元，其中该墨盒包括：In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit, wherein the ink cartridge includes:
至少一个墨存储室；at least one ink storage chamber;
供墨系统，其用于将墨从该或各个墨室提供给打印头；和an ink supply system for supplying ink from the or each ink chamber to the printhead; and
维护站，其用于接合到该打印头以执行一项或多项维护功能。A maintenance station for engaging to the printhead to perform one or more maintenance functions.
在另一方面，提供一种再充墨单元，其结合在用于将墨盒保持在打印机中的支架中，该墨盒具有多个墨存储室，该支架包括多个分别对应于该墨存储室的接口，In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit incorporated in a holder for holding an ink cartridge in a printer, the ink cartridge having a plurality of ink storage chambers, the holder including a plurality of ink storage chambers respectively corresponding to the ink storage chambers. interface,
其中各个接口构造成容纳再充墨单元以补充相应的墨存储室。Each of the ports is configured to receive an ink refill unit to replenish the corresponding ink storage chamber.
在另一方面，提供一种用于填充打印头的再充墨单元，其中该打印头包括：In another aspect, there is provided a refill unit for filling a printhead, wherein the printhead comprises:
打印头集成电路，其通过使用平板掩膜蚀刻及沉积技术形成于晶片基底上；Printhead integrated circuits formed on wafer substrates by using slab mask etching and deposition techniques;
集成电路支撑结构，其用于安装在打印机内并与介质进给通路相邻；和an integrated circuit support structure for mounting within the printer adjacent to the media feed path; and
聚合体密封膜，其位于该集成电路支撑结构和该打印头集成电路之间，用于将该打印头集成电路固定到该集成电路支撑结构上。A polymer sealing film is positioned between the integrated circuit support structure and the printhead integrated circuit for securing the printhead integrated circuit to the integrated circuit support structure.
在另一方面，提供一种用于填充喷墨打印机的打印头的再充墨单元，其中该打印头包括：In another aspect, there is provided a refill unit for filling a printhead of an inkjet printer, wherein the printhead comprises:
打印头集成电路，其具有一组形成于基底上的喷墨喷嘴；a printhead integrated circuit having a set of inkjet nozzles formed on a substrate;
多个供墨管道，其用于与至少一个墨存储室建立流体连通；和a plurality of ink supply conduits for establishing fluid communication with at least one ink storage chamber; and
聚合体密封膜，其位于该供墨管道和该打印头集成电路之间，该聚合体膜具有一组孔，使得该喷墨喷嘴与该供墨管道流体连通，a polymeric sealing film positioned between the ink supply conduit and the printhead integrated circuit, the polymeric film having a set of holes such that the inkjet nozzles are in fluid communication with the ink supply conduit,
其中该聚合体密封膜厚度超过25微米。Wherein the thickness of the polymer sealing film exceeds 25 microns.
在第十三方面，本发明提供一种用于补充喷墨打印机中墨盒的再充墨单元，In a thirteenth aspect, the present invention provides an ink refill unit for replenishing an ink cartridge in an inkjet printer,
该墨盒具有用于接合到该再充墨单元的接口，该再充墨单元包括：The ink cartridge has an interface for joining to the refill unit, which includes:
体部，其具有一些墨；和body, which has some ink; and
墨出口，其用于接合到该接口中的墨入口；其中an ink outlet for engaging an ink inlet in the interface; wherein
该再充墨单元的特征和该接口的特征形成了一对互补的特征，当该再充墨单元接合到该接口时，该互补的特征具有匹配的连接。The feature of the refill unit and the feature of the interface form a pair of complementary features that have mating connections when the refill unit is engaged to the interface.
在一些实施方式中，该对互补特征包括从该体部延伸而用于插入到该接口中的孔中的插销；其中，In some embodiments, the pair of complementary features includes a pin extending from the body for insertion into a bore in the interface; wherein,
该插销的横截面与该孔限定的形状相匹配。可选地，该基板具有从其延伸的插销，用于插入到该接口中的孔中，该插销的截面与该孔限定的形状相匹配，以确保该再充墨单元正确地配合到该墨盒。可选地，该插销具有三星形截面。可选地，当该再充墨单元结合到该接口时，该插销致动该墨盒中的阀。The cross-section of the pin matches the shape defined by the hole. Optionally, the base plate has a pin extending therefrom for insertion into a hole in the interface, the cross section of the pin matching the shape defined by the hole to ensure that the refill unit is properly fitted to the ink cartridge . Optionally, the pin has a triangular cross-section. Optionally, the latch actuates a valve in the ink cartridge when the refill unit is coupled to the interface.
可选地，该对互补特征包括从该体部延伸而用于插入到该接口中的孔中的插销；其中，Optionally, the pair of complementary features includes a pin extending from the body for insertion into an aperture in the interface; wherein,
该插销的横截面与该孔限定的形状相匹配。The cross-section of the pin matches the shape defined by the hole.
可选地，该插销具有三星形截面。Optionally, the pin has a triangular cross-section.
可选地，该插销是逐渐变细的。Optionally, the pin is tapered.
可选地，当该再充墨单元结合到该接口时，该插销致动该墨盒中的阀。Optionally, the latch actuates a valve in the ink cartridge when the refill unit is coupled to the interface.
在另一方面，提供一种再充墨单元，其中：In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit wherein:
该墨盒包括供墨系统，该供墨系统用于连接到具有一组喷墨喷嘴的打印头组件；并且The ink cartridge includes an ink supply system for connection to a printhead assembly having a set of inkjet nozzles; and
该墨存储室具有可变的存储空间和可移动的壁部，该壁部被偏置而扩大该可变的墨存储空间，以在该墨存储室中产生负压，使得墨不会无意中从所述喷嘴泄漏。The ink storage chamber has a variable storage space and a movable wall that is biased to expand the variable ink storage space to create a negative pressure in the ink storage chamber so that ink does not inadvertently Leaks from the nozzle.
在另一方面，提供一种再充墨单元，其中：In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit wherein:
该负压墨存储室是负压的，将墨提供给该打印头组件，还具有用于容纳该再充墨单元的接口，该接口具有偏置到其关闭位置的入口阀；并且the negative pressure ink storage chamber is negative pressure, provides ink to the printhead assembly, and has an interface for receiving the ink refill unit, the interface has an inlet valve biased to its closed position; and
该再充墨单元还包括：接合结构，其用于可松开地接合到该接口；和入口阀致动器，其用于当该再充墨单元接合到该墨接口时打开入口阀，使得该体部中的墨与该墨存储室流体连通。The ink refill unit also includes: engagement structure for releasably engaging to the interface; and an inlet valve actuator for opening the inlet valve when the ink refill unit is engaged to the ink interface, such that Ink in the body is in fluid communication with the ink storage chamber.
在另一方面，提供一种再充墨单元，其中：In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit wherein:
该负压墨存储室是负压的，将墨提供给该打印头组件；the negative pressure ink storage chamber is negative pressure to provide ink to the printhead assembly;
该墨盒具有用于容纳该再充墨单元的接口，该接口具有常闭的入口阀及常开的出口阀，二者都与该墨存储室流体连通；和The ink cartridge has an interface for receiving the ink refill unit, the interface having a normally closed inlet valve and a normally open outlet valve, both in fluid communication with the ink storage chamber; and
具有墨出口和阀致动器结构的对接部分，其中使用时，该对接部分可松开地接合到该接口以致动该入口阀和出口阀，于是由于该墨存储室中的负压，墨盒由来自该体部的墨填充。a docking portion having an ink outlet and valve actuator structure, wherein in use, the docking portion is releasably engaged to the interface to actuate the inlet and outlet valves, whereby the ink cartridge is activated by the negative pressure in the ink storage chamber Ink fills from the body.
在另一方面，提供一种再充墨单元，其中：In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit wherein:
该负压墨存储室是负压墨存储室并经由常开的出口阀将墨提供给该打印头组件；并且the negative pressure ink storage chamber is a negative pressure ink storage chamber and provides ink to the printhead assembly via a normally open outlet valve; and
该再充墨单元还包括：接合结构，其用于可松开地接合到该墨存储室；和出口阀致动器，其用于当该再充墨单元接合到该墨存储室时关闭出口阀。The ink refill unit also includes: engagement structure for releasably engaging to the ink storage chamber; and an outlet valve actuator for closing the outlet when the ink refill unit is engaged to the ink storage chamber valve.
在另一方面，提供一种再充墨单元，其中：In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit wherein:
该墨存储室向具有一组喷嘴的打印头组件供应墨，其中使用时，该墨存储室保持负压，以避免墨无意中从该喷嘴泄漏；The ink storage chamber supplies ink to a printhead assembly having a set of nozzles, wherein in use, the ink storage chamber is maintained at a negative pressure to avoid inadvertent leakage of ink from the nozzles;
该再充墨单元还包括墨出口和增压装置；The ink refill unit also includes an ink outlet and pressurization means;
当该再充墨单元接合到该墨存储室时，随着由于负压而将墨从该体部通过该墨出口抽入到该墨存储室直到压力平衡，该增压装置使得该单元的一部分向内受压，并且When the refill unit is engaged to the ink storage chamber, the pressurization device causes a portion of the unit to pressed inwards, and
当该再充墨单元接着从该墨存储室脱离时，该增压装置松开该墨存储室向内受压的一部分以重新建立负压。When the ink refill unit is subsequently disengaged from the ink storage chamber, the pressurizing device releases the inwardly pressurized portion of the ink storage chamber to re-establish negative pressure.
在另一方面，提供一种再充墨单元，其中该墨盒包括：In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit, wherein the ink cartridge comprises:
墨存储室，其具有相对的壁部，所述壁部由柔性壁装置连接而限定可变的墨存储空间；和an ink storage chamber having opposing wall portions connected by flexible wall means to define a variable ink storage space; and
用于供应墨的供墨系统，该供墨系统用于将墨提供给具有一组喷嘴的打印头，an ink supply system for supplying ink for supplying ink to a printhead having a set of nozzles,
其中一个相对的壁部是可移动的并被偏置而扩大该可变的墨存储空间，以在该墨存储室中产生负压，从而避免墨无意中从所述喷嘴泄漏。One of the opposing wall portions is movable and biased to expand the variable ink storage space to create a negative pressure in the ink storage chamber to prevent ink from inadvertently leaking from the nozzle.
在另一方面，提供一种再充墨单元，其中：In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit wherein:
该接口可松开地接合到该再充墨单元，并具有用于控制墨流入和流出该存储室的阀；并且the interface is releasably coupled to the ink refill unit and has a valve for controlling the flow of ink into and out of the storage chamber; and
该再充墨单元包括墨出口和阀致动器，该阀致动器用于当该再充墨单元接合到该接口时致动所述阀，使得该阀致动器以预定顺序致动该阀。The refill unit includes an ink outlet and a valve actuator for actuating the valves when the refill unit is engaged to the interface such that the valve actuator actuates the valves in a predetermined sequence .
在另一方面，提供一种再充墨单元，其中：In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit wherein:
该墨盒形成为打印机的一部分，该打印机还具有打印头、控制电路和用于可松开地结合到该再充墨单元的接口；The ink cartridge forms part of a printer which also has a printhead, control circuitry and an interface for releasably coupled to the ink refill unit;
该再充墨单元还包括墨出口和存储器电路，该存储器电路用于存储与墨的至少一个特征相关的信息；并且The ink refill unit also includes an ink outlet and a memory circuit for storing information related to at least one characteristic of the ink; and
使用时，该存储器电路允许控制电路询问该信息而验证该再充墨单元中的墨适于该打印机。In use, the memory circuit allows the control circuit to interrogate the information to verify that the ink in the refill unit is suitable for the printer.
在另一方面，提供一种再充墨单元，该再充墨单元结合在用于喷墨打印头的打印头维护组件中，该打印头上形成有一组喷嘴，该打印头维护组件包括：In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit incorporated in a printhead maintenance assembly for an inkjet printhead having a set of nozzles formed thereon, the printhead maintenance assembly comprising:
封口器，当打印头不使用时封住该组喷嘴；和a capper, which caps the set of nozzles when the printhead is not in use; and
清洁器，用于接合到该喷嘴板并擦拭喷嘴，a cleaner for engaging to the nozzle plate and wiping the nozzles,
其中，该清洁器位于该封口器的相对侧之间。Wherein, the cleaner is located between opposite sides of the sealer.
在另一方面，提供一种再充墨单元，其中该喷墨打印机包括：In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit, wherein the inkjet printer comprises:
具有一组喷嘴的打印头组件；a printhead assembly having a set of nozzles;
维护组件，其用于在该组件盖住该组喷嘴的遮盖位置和离开该组喷嘴的未遮盖位置之间移动；和a maintenance assembly for movement between a covered position in which the assembly covers the set of nozzles and an uncovered position away from the set of nozzles; and
机械化驱动，用于在该遮盖位置和未遮盖位置之间移动该维护组件。A mechanized drive is used to move the maintenance assembly between the covered position and the uncovered position.
在另一方面，提供一种再充墨单元，还包括：In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit, further comprising:
墨存储室；ink storage chamber;
用于接合到该墨盒的接口的对接部分，该对接部分的基板具有一个墨出口，该墨出口用于连接到该接口上的入口；和a docking portion for engaging to the interface of the ink cartridge, the substrate of the docking portion having an ink outlet for connection to the inlet on the interface; and
用于可松开地接合到该接口的接合结构，该接合结构形成于该基板的横向中心线上，该墨出口的中心与该横向中心线隔开。An engagement structure for releasably engaging to the interface is formed on a transverse centerline of the substrate, the center of the ink outlet being spaced from the transverse centerline.
在另一方面，提供一种再充墨单元，还包括：In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit, further comprising:
墨出口，其用于接合到该墨盒中的互补的墨入口；和an ink outlet for engaging into a complementary ink inlet in the ink cartridge; and
可视指示器，当预定量的墨从该再充墨单元流入到该墨盒中时，该可视指示器用于提供可视的指示。A visual indicator for providing a visual indication when a predetermined amount of ink has flowed from the refill unit into the ink cartridge.
在另一方面，提供一种再充墨单元，其中该打印机还包括：In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit, wherein the printer further includes:
外壳，其具有铰接安装的面板，用以进入到其内部；和an enclosure having hingedly mounted panels for accessing its interior; and
支架，其容纳在该外壳内以支撑墨盒，该支架具有铰接安装的盖，该盖打开以允许插入和取下墨盒，a bracket received within the housing to support the ink cartridge, the bracket having a hingedly mounted cover that opens to allow insertion and removal of the ink cartridge,
其中该盖的铰接轴和该面板的铰接轴平行，并且wherein the hinge axis of the cover is parallel to the hinge axis of the panel, and
该盖和该面板都沿相同方向打开。Both the cover and the panel open in the same direction.
在另一方面，提供一种再充墨单元，其中该打印机还包括：In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit, wherein the printer further includes:
可更换的页宽打印头，其具有一组喷嘴和打印头触点，该触点用于将电力和打印数据传输给该喷嘴；A replaceable pagewidth printhead having a set of nozzles and printhead contacts for delivering power and print data to the nozzles;
相应的触点，其用于将电力和打印数据提供给打印头触点；和corresponding contacts for providing power and print data to the printhead contacts; and
选择性的偏置机构，使得在打印时该打印头触点和相应的触点被偏置而接合，而安装或取下打印头时二者从偏置的结合中松开。An optional biasing mechanism such that the printhead contacts and corresponding contacts are biased into engagement during printing and released from biased engagement when the printhead is installed or removed.
在另一方面，提供一种再充墨单元，其中该打印机还包括：In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit, wherein the printer further includes:
可更换的页宽打印头，其具有一组喷嘴和打印头触点，该触点用于将电力和打印数据传输给该喷嘴；A replaceable pagewidth printhead having a set of nozzles and printhead contacts for delivering power and print data to the nozzles;
相应的触点，其用于将电力和打印数据提供给打印头触点；和corresponding contacts for providing power and print data to the printhead contacts; and
盖件，用于在打开和关闭位置之间移动，cover for movement between open and closed positions,
其中，在打开位置可安装或取下该打印头，并且在打印时该盖件处于关闭位置，从而，当该盖件移动到该关闭位置时，该打印头触点和相应的触点移动到接合状态，而当该盖件移动到该打开位置时，该打印头触点和相应的触点脱离。Wherein, the print head can be installed or removed in the open position, and the cover is in the closed position when printing, so that when the cover moves to the closed position, the print head contacts and corresponding contacts move to Engaged state, and when the cover moves to the open position, the print head contact and the corresponding contact are disengaged.
在另一方面，提供一种再充墨单元，其中该墨盒包括：In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit, wherein the ink cartridge comprises:
至少一个墨存储室；at least one ink storage chamber;
供墨系统，其用于将墨从该或各个墨室提供给打印头；和an ink supply system for supplying ink from the or each ink chamber to the printhead; and
维护站，其用于接合到该打印头以执行一项或多项维护功能。A maintenance station for engaging to the printhead to perform one or more maintenance functions.
在另一方面，提供一种再充墨单元，其结合在用于将墨盒保持在打印机中的支架中，该墨盒具有多个墨存储室，该支架包括多个分别对应于该墨存储室的接口，In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit incorporated in a holder for holding an ink cartridge in a printer, the ink cartridge having a plurality of ink storage chambers, the holder including a plurality of ink storage chambers respectively corresponding to the ink storage chambers. interface,
其中各个接口构造成容纳再充墨单元以补充相应的墨存储室。Each of the ports is configured to receive an ink refill unit to replenish the corresponding ink storage chamber.
在另一方面，提供一种用于填充打印头的再充墨单元，其中该打印头包括：In another aspect, there is provided a refill unit for filling a printhead, wherein the printhead includes:
打印头集成电路，其通过使用平板掩膜蚀刻及沉积技术形成于晶片基底上；Printhead integrated circuits formed on wafer substrates by using slab mask etching and deposition techniques;
集成电路支撑结构，其用于安装在打印机内并与介质进给通路相邻；和an integrated circuit support structure for mounting within the printer adjacent to the media feed path; and
聚合体密封膜，其位于该集成电路支撑结构和该打印头集成电路之间，用于将该打印头集成电路固定到该集成电路支撑结构上。A polymer sealing film is positioned between the integrated circuit support structure and the printhead integrated circuit for securing the printhead integrated circuit to the integrated circuit support structure.
在另一方面，提供一种用于填充喷墨打印机的打印头的再充墨单元，其中该打印头包括：In another aspect, there is provided a refill unit for filling a printhead of an inkjet printer, wherein the printhead comprises:
打印头集成电路，其具有一组形成于基底上的喷墨喷嘴；a printhead integrated circuit having a set of inkjet nozzles formed on a substrate;
多个供墨管道，其用于与至少一个墨存储室建立流体连通；和a plurality of ink supply conduits for establishing fluid communication with at least one ink storage chamber; and
聚合体密封膜，其位于该供墨管道和该打印头集成电路之间，该聚合体膜具有一组孔，使得该喷墨喷嘴与该供墨管道流体连通，a polymeric sealing film positioned between the ink supply conduit and the printhead integrated circuit, the polymeric film having a set of holes such that the inkjet nozzles are in fluid communication with the ink supply conduit,
其中该聚合体密封膜厚度超过25微米。Wherein the thickness of the polymer sealing film exceeds 25 microns.
在第十四方面，本发明提供一种用于补充喷墨打印机中墨盒的再充墨单元，In a fourteenth aspect, the present invention provides an ink refill unit for replenishing an ink cartridge in an inkjet printer,
该再充墨单元包括：The refill unit includes:
具有墨的体部；和a body having ink; and
墨出口，其用于接合到该墨盒中的互补的墨入口；和an ink outlet for engaging into a complementary ink inlet in the ink cartridge; and
可视指示器，当预定量的墨从该再充墨单元流入到该墨盒中时，该可视指示器用于提供可视的指示。A visual indicator for providing a visual indication when a predetermined amount of ink has flowed from the refill unit into the ink cartridge.
这可用于警告客户该再充墨单元不久将变空，于是用户可获得新的再充墨单元，或者警告用户改前充单元彻底变空并应该从该墨盒上取下，或者实际上该再充墨单元是满的。需要理解的是，类似的墨水平面指示器可用于标示墨盒中墨的水平面，而不仅仅用于再充墨单元。This can be used to warn the customer that the refill unit will soon be empty so the user can get a new refill unit, or to warn the user that the refill unit is completely empty and should be removed from the cartridge, or indeed the refill unit should be removed. The ink filling unit is full. It should be understood that similar ink level indicators can be used to indicate ink levels in ink cartridges, not just refill units.
在一些实施方式中，该体部具有用于存储墨的柔性袋，并且该可视指示器是一条固定到该柔性袋上并滑动地保持在该体部的刚性部分上的柔性材料，从而当该柔性袋随着墨被使用而折叠时，该材料条相对于该体部的刚性部分滑动。可选地，当该可视指示器滑动经过该体部的刚性部分上的一点时，该可视指示器是与该材料条颜色不同的部分。In some embodiments, the body has a flexible bag for storing ink, and the visual indicator is a strip of flexible material secured to the flexible bag and slidably retained on a rigid portion of the body so that when When the flexible pouch is folded as ink is used, the strip of material slides relative to the rigid portion of the body. Optionally, when the visual indicator is slid past a point on the rigid portion of the body, the visual indicator is a portion of a different color than the strip of material.
可选地，该材料条的两端都固定到该柔性袋上并保持滑动地经过该体部的刚性部分上的窗口，从而该可视指示器在该窗口中显示出不同颜色部分。Optionally, both ends of the strip of material are secured to the flexible bag and held slidingly past a window in the rigid portion of the body so that the visual indicator shows a different colored portion in the window.
可选地，该可视指示器是该再充墨单元变空的指示器。Optionally, the visual indicator is an indicator that the refill unit is empty.
可选地，该体部具有用于存储墨的柔性袋，并且该可视指示器是一条固定到该柔性袋上并滑动地保持在该体部的刚性部分上的柔性材料，从而当该柔性袋随着墨被使用而折叠时，该材料条相对于该体部的刚性部分滑动。Optionally, the body has a flexible pouch for storing ink, and the visual indicator is a strip of flexible material secured to the flexible pouch and slidably retained on the rigid portion of the body so that when the flexible The strip of material slides relative to the rigid portion of the body as the bag is folded as ink is used.
可选地，当该可视指示器滑动经过该体部的刚性部分上的一点时，该可视指示器是与该材料条颜色不同的部分。Optionally, when the visual indicator is slid past a point on the rigid portion of the body, the visual indicator is a portion of a different color than the strip of material.
可选地，该材料条的两端都固定到该柔性袋上并保持滑动地经过该体部的刚性部分上的窗口，从而该可视指示器在该窗口中显示出不同颜色部分。Optionally, both ends of the strip of material are secured to the flexible bag and held slidingly past a window in the rigid portion of the body so that the visual indicator shows a different colored portion in the window.
可选地，该可视指示器是该再充墨单元变空的指示器。图51C用于摘要。Optionally, the visual indicator is an indicator that the refill unit is empty. Figure 51C is used for the summary.
在另一方面，提供一种再充墨单元，其中：In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit wherein:
该墨盒包括墨存储室和供墨系统，该供墨系统用于连接到具有一组喷墨喷嘴的打印头组件；并且The ink cartridge includes an ink storage chamber and an ink supply system for connection to a printhead assembly having a set of inkjet nozzles; and
该墨存储室具有可变的存储空间和可移动的壁部，该壁部被偏置而扩大该可变的墨存储空间，以在该墨存储室中产生负压，使得墨不会无意中从所述喷嘴泄漏。The ink storage chamber has a variable storage space and a movable wall that is biased to expand the variable ink storage space to create a negative pressure in the ink storage chamber so that ink does not inadvertently Leaks from the nozzle.
在另一方面，提供一种用于填充负压墨存储室的再充墨单元，该负压墨存储室将墨提供给打印头组件，该负压墨存储室具有用于容纳该再充墨单元的接口，该接口具有偏置到其关闭位置的入口阀，其中该再充墨单元还包括：In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit for filling a negative pressure ink storage chamber supplying ink to a printhead assembly, the negative pressure ink storage chamber having a device for receiving the refill ink. A unit interface having an inlet valve biased to its closed position, wherein the refill unit further includes:
接合结构，其用于可松开地接合到该接口；和engaging structure for releasably engaging to the interface; and
入口阀致动器，其用于当该再充墨单元接合到该墨接口时打开入口阀，使得该体部中的墨与墨存储室流体连通。An inlet valve actuator for opening the inlet valve when the ink refill unit is engaged to the ink interface, such that the ink in the body is in fluid communication with the ink storage chamber.
在另一方面，提供一种再充墨单元，其中：In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit wherein:
该墨盒具有将墨提供给该打印头组件的负压墨存储室和用于容纳该再充墨单元的接口，该接口具有常闭的入口阀及常开的出口阀，二者都与该墨存储室流体连通；并且The ink cartridge has a negative pressure ink storage chamber providing ink to the printhead assembly and an interface for receiving the ink refill unit, the interface having a normally closed inlet valve and a normally open outlet valve, both of which are connected to the ink cartridge. the storage compartment is in fluid communication; and
该再充墨单元还包括具有墨出口和阀致动器结构的对接部分，其中使用时，该对接部分可松开地接合到该接口以致动该入口阀和出口阀，于是由于该墨存储室中的负压，墨盒由来自该体部的墨填充。The ink refill unit also includes a docking portion having an ink outlet and valve actuator structure, wherein in use, the docking portion is releasably engaged to the interface to actuate the inlet and outlet valves, whereby the ink storage chamber Under negative pressure in the cartridge, the ink cartridge is filled with ink from the body.
在另一方面，提供一种用于填充负压墨存储室的再充墨单元，该负压墨存储室经由常开的出口阀将墨提供给该打印头组件，其中该再充墨单元包括：In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit for filling a negative pressure ink storage chamber that provides ink to the printhead assembly via a normally open outlet valve, wherein the ink refill unit includes :
接合结构，其用于可松开地接合到该墨存储室；和engaging structure for releasably engaging to the ink storage chamber; and
出口阀致动器，其用于当该再充墨单元接合到该墨存储室时关闭出口阀。an outlet valve actuator for closing the outlet valve when the ink refill unit is engaged to the ink storage chamber.
在另一方面，提供一种用于填充墨存储室的再充墨单元，该墨存储室向具有一组喷嘴的打印头组件提供墨，其中：使用时，该墨存储室保持负压以避免墨无意中从喷嘴泄漏；In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit for filling an ink storage chamber supplying ink to a printhead assembly having a set of nozzles, wherein, in use, the ink storage chamber is maintained at a negative pressure to avoid Ink leaks unintentionally from the nozzle;
该再充墨单元还包括增压装置；The ink refill unit also includes a pressurization device;
其中当该再充墨单元接合到该墨存储室时，随着由于负压而将墨从该体部通过该墨出口抽入到该墨存储室直到压力平衡，该增压装置使得该单元的一部分向内受压；并且Wherein when the ink refill unit is engaged to the ink storage chamber, the pressurizing means causes the unit to a portion is compressed inwardly; and
当该再充墨单元接着从该墨存储室脱离时，该增压装置松开该墨存储室向内受压的一部分以重新建立负压。When the ink refill unit is subsequently disengaged from the ink storage chamber, the pressurizing device releases the inwardly pressurized portion of the ink storage chamber to re-establish negative pressure.
在另一方面，提供一种再充墨单元，其中该墨盒包括：In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit, wherein the ink cartridge includes:
具有相对的壁部的墨存储室，所述壁部由柔性壁装置连接而限定可变的墨存储空间；和an ink storage chamber having opposing wall portions joined by flexible wall means to define a variable ink storage space; and
用于供应墨的供墨系统，该供墨系统用于将墨提供给设置有一组喷嘴的打印头；an ink supply system for supplying ink for supplying ink to a print head provided with a set of nozzles;
其中一个相对的壁部是可移动的并被偏置而扩大该可变的墨存储空间，以在该墨存储室中产生负压，从而避免墨无意中从所述喷嘴泄漏。One of the opposing wall portions is movable and biased to expand the variable ink storage space to create a negative pressure in the ink storage chamber to prevent ink from inadvertently leaking from the nozzle.
在另一方面，提供一种用于填充墨存储室的再充墨单元，该墨存储室具有用于可松开地接合到该再充墨单元的接口，该接口具有用于控制墨流入和流出该存储室的阀，In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit for filling an ink storage chamber, the ink storage chamber having an interface for releasably engaging the ink refill unit, the interface having functions for controlling ink inflow and the valve that flows out of the storage chamber,
其中该再充墨单元包括阀致动器，该阀致动器用于当再充墨单元接合到该接口时致动该阀，使得该阀致动器以预定顺序致动该阀。Wherein the refill unit includes a valve actuator for actuating the valve when the refill unit is coupled to the interface such that the valve actuator actuates the valve in a predetermined sequence.
在另一方面，提供一种再充墨单元，其中：In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit wherein:
该墨盒形成为打印机的一部分，该打印机还具有打印头、控制电路和用于可松开地结合到该再充墨单元的接口；The ink cartridge forms part of a printer which also has a printhead, control circuitry and an interface for releasably coupled to the ink refill unit;
该再充墨单元还包括存储器电路，该存储器电路用于存储与墨的至少一个特征相关的信息；并且The ink refill unit also includes a memory circuit for storing information related to at least one characteristic of the ink; and
使用时，该存储器电路允许控制电路询问该信息而验证该再充墨单元中的墨适于该打印机。In use, the memory circuit allows the control circuit to interrogate the information to verify that the ink in the refill unit is suitable for the printer.
在另一方面，提供一种结合在用于喷墨打印头的打印头维护组件中的再充墨单元，该打印头具有喷嘴板，该喷嘴板上形成有一组喷嘴，该打印头维护组件包括：In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit incorporated in a printhead maintenance assembly for an inkjet printhead having a nozzle plate with a set of nozzles formed therein, the printhead maintenance assembly comprising :
封口器，当打印头不使用时封住该组喷嘴；和a capper, which caps the set of nozzles when the printhead is not in use; and
清洁器，用于接合到该喷嘴板并擦拭喷嘴，a cleaner for engaging to the nozzle plate and wiping the nozzles,
其中该清洁器位于该封口器的相对侧之间。Wherein the cleaner is located between opposite sides of the sealer.
在另一方面，提供一种再充墨单元，其中该喷墨打印机包括：In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit, wherein the inkjet printer comprises:
具有一组喷嘴的打印头组件；a printhead assembly having a set of nozzles;
维护组件，其用于在该组件盖住该组喷嘴的遮盖位置和离开该组喷嘴的未遮盖位置之间移动；和a maintenance assembly for movement between a covered position in which the assembly covers the set of nozzles and an uncovered position away from the set of nozzles; and
机械化驱动，用于在该遮盖位置和未遮盖位置之间移动该维护组件。A mechanized drive is used to move the maintenance assembly between the covered position and the uncovered position.
在另一方面，提供一种再充墨单元，其中：In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit wherein:
该墨盒具有用于接合到该再充墨单元的接口；The ink cartridge has an interface for engaging to the refill unit;
该再充墨单元还包括：The refill unit also includes:
墨存储室；ink storage chamber;
对接部分，用于接合到该墨盒的接口，该对接部分的基板具有一个墨出口，该墨出口用于连接到该接口上的入口；和a docking portion for engaging to the interface of the ink cartridge, the substrate of the docking portion having an ink outlet for connection to the inlet on the interface; and
接合结构，其用于可松开地接合到该接口，该接合结构形成于该基板的横向中心线上，该墨出口的中心与该横向中心线隔开。An engagement structure for releasably engaging to the interface is formed on a transverse centerline of the substrate, the center of the ink outlet being spaced from the transverse centerline.
在另一方面，提供一种再充墨单元，其中：In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit wherein:
该墨盒具有接合到该再充墨单元的接口，部分地由管状柔性壁限定的墨存储室，和用于以一个预定量收缩该柔性壁的收缩机构；并且The ink cartridge has an interface coupled to the ink refill unit, an ink storage chamber defined in part by a tubular flexible wall, and a retraction mechanism for retracting the flexible wall by a predetermined amount; and
该再充墨单元还包括：对接部分，其用于接合到该墨盒的接口，该对接部分具有用于连接到该接口上的入口的墨出口；和多个收缩致动器，该收缩致动器用于当该再充墨单元接合到该接口时致动该收缩机构，并且当该再充墨单元脱离该接口时松开该收缩机构。The ink refill unit also includes: a docking portion for engaging to an interface of the ink cartridge, the docking portion having an ink outlet for connecting to an inlet on the interface; and a plurality of retraction actuators, the retraction actuating A trigger is used to actuate the retraction mechanism when the refill unit is engaged to the interface, and to release the retraction mechanism when the refill unit is disengaged from the interface.
在另一方面，提供一种再充墨单元，其中：In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit wherein:
该墨盒具有用于接合到该再充墨单元的接口；并且The ink cartridge has an interface for coupling to the refill unit; and
该再充墨单元还包括从该体部延伸而用于插入到该接口中的孔中的插销，该插销的横截面与该孔限定的形状相匹配，以确保该再充墨单元正确地配合到该墨盒。The refill unit also includes a pin extending from the body for insertion into a hole in the interface, the pin having a cross-section matching the shape defined by the hole to ensure proper fit of the refill unit to the ink cartridge.
在另一方面，提供一种再充墨单元，其中该喷墨打印机包括：In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit, wherein the inkjet printer comprises:
外壳，其具有铰接安装的面板，用以进入到其内部；和an enclosure having hingedly mounted panels for accessing its interior; and
支架，其容纳在该外壳内以支撑墨盒，该支架具有铰接安装的盖，该盖打开以允许插入和取下墨盒，a bracket received within the housing to support the ink cartridge, the bracket having a hingedly mounted cover that opens to allow insertion and removal of the ink cartridge,
其中该盖的铰接轴和该面板的铰接轴平行，并且wherein the hinge axis of the cover is parallel to the hinge axis of the panel, and
该盖和该面板都沿相同方向打开。Both the cover and the panel open in the same direction.
在另一方面，提供一种再充墨单元，其中该喷墨打印机包括：In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit, wherein the inkjet printer comprises:
可更换的页宽打印头，其具有一组喷嘴和打印头触点，该触点用于将电力和打印数据传输给该喷嘴；A replaceable pagewidth printhead having a set of nozzles and printhead contacts for delivering power and print data to the nozzles;
相应的触点，其用于将电力和打印数据提供给打印头触点；和corresponding contacts for providing power and print data to the printhead contacts; and
选择性的偏置机构，使得在打印时该打印头触点和相应的触点被偏置而接合，而安装或取下打印头时二者从偏置的结合中松开。An optional biasing mechanism such that the printhead contacts and corresponding contacts are biased into engagement during printing and released from biased engagement when the printhead is installed or removed.
在另一方面，提供一种再充墨单元，其中该喷墨打印机包括：In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit, wherein the inkjet printer comprises:
可更换的页宽打印头，其具有一组喷嘴和打印头触点，该触点用于将电力和打印数据传输给该喷嘴；A replaceable pagewidth printhead having a set of nozzles and printhead contacts for delivering power and print data to the nozzles;
相应的触点，其用于将电力和打印数据提供给打印头触点；和corresponding contacts for providing power and print data to the printhead contacts; and
盖件，用于在打开和关闭位置之间移动，cover for movement between open and closed positions,
其中，在打开位置可安装或取下该打印头，并且在打印时该盖件处于关闭位置，从而，当该盖件移动到该关闭位置时，该打印头触点和相应的触点移动到接合状态，而当该盖件移动到该打开位置时，该打印头触点和相应的触点脱离。Wherein, the print head can be installed or removed in the open position, and the cover is in the closed position when printing, so that when the cover moves to the closed position, the print head contacts and corresponding contacts move to Engaged state, and when the cover moves to the open position, the print head contact and the corresponding contact are disengaged.
在另一方面，提供一种再充墨单元，其中该墨盒包括：In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit, wherein the ink cartridge comprises:
至少一个墨存储室；at least one ink storage chamber;
供墨系统，其用于将墨从该或各个墨室提供给打印头；和an ink supply system for supplying ink from the or each ink chamber to the printhead; and
维护站，其用于接合到该打印头以执行一项或多项维护功能。A maintenance station for engaging to the printhead to perform one or more maintenance functions.
在另一方面，提供一种再充墨单元，该再充墨单元结合到用于将墨盒保持在喷墨打印机中的支架，该墨盒具有多个墨存储室，该支架包括多个分别对应于该墨存储室的接口，In another aspect, there is provided an ink refill unit coupled to a holder for holding an ink cartridge in an inkjet printer, the ink cartridge having a plurality of ink storage chambers, the holder including a plurality of ink storage chambers respectively corresponding to The interface of the ink storage chamber,
其中各个接口构造成容纳该再充墨单元以补充相应的墨存储室。Each of the ports is configured to accommodate the ink refill unit to replenish the corresponding ink storage chamber.
在另一方面，提供一种再充墨单元，其中该打印头包括：In another aspect, a refill unit is provided, wherein the printhead includes:
打印头集成电路，其通过使用平板掩膜蚀刻及沉积技术形成于晶片基底上；Printhead integrated circuits formed on wafer substrates by using slab mask etching and deposition techniques;
集成电路支撑结构，其用于安装在打印机内并与介质进给通路相邻；和an integrated circuit support structure for mounting within the printer adjacent to the media feed path; and
聚合体密封膜，其位于该集成电路支撑结构和该打印头集成电路之间，用于将该打印头集成电路固定到该集成电路支撑结构上。A polymer sealing film is positioned between the integrated circuit support structure and the printhead integrated circuit for securing the printhead integrated circuit to the integrated circuit support structure.
在另一方面，提供一种用于填充喷墨打印机的打印头的再充墨单元，其中该打印头包括：In another aspect, there is provided a refill unit for filling a printhead of an inkjet printer, wherein the printhead comprises:
打印头集成电路，其具有一组形成于基底上的喷墨喷嘴；a printhead integrated circuit having a set of inkjet nozzles formed on a substrate;
多个供墨管道，其用于与至少一个墨存储室建立流体连通；和a plurality of ink supply conduits for establishing fluid communication with at least one ink storage chamber; and
聚合体密封膜，其位于该供墨管道和该打印头集成电路之间，该聚合体膜具有一组孔，使得该喷墨喷嘴与该供墨管道流体连通，a polymeric sealing film positioned between the ink supply conduit and the printhead integrated circuit, the polymeric film having a set of holes such that the inkjet nozzles are in fluid communication with the ink supply conduit,
其中该聚合体密封膜厚度超过25微米。Wherein the thickness of the polymer sealing film exceeds 25 microns.
在第十五方面，本发明提供一种喷墨打印机，该喷墨打印机包括：In a fifteenth aspect, the present invention provides an inkjet printer, the inkjet printer comprising:
外壳，其具有铰接安装的面板，用以进入到其内部；an enclosure having hingedly mounted panels for access to its interior;
支架，其容纳在该外壳内以支撑墨盒，该支架具有铰接安装的盖，该盖打开以允许插入和取下墨盒；其中a bracket received within the housing to support the ink cartridge, the bracket having a hingedly mounted cover that opens to allow insertion and removal of the ink cartridge; wherein
该盖的铰接轴和该面板的铰接轴平行；并且the hinge axis of the cover is parallel to the hinge axis of the panel; and
该盖和该面板都沿相同方向打开。Both the cover and the panel open in the same direction.
若盖和面板都沿相同方向打开，用户可相对无阻碍地接触到该指甲内部。若该盖和该面板沿相反方向打开，其将形成一个深陷的“峡谷”，用户需要将墨盒安装到该“峡谷”中。在此情形下，墨盒掉落到其中将损坏打印头。If the cover and panel both open in the same direction, the user has relatively unhindered access to the interior of the nail. If the cover and the panel were opened in opposite directions, it would form a deep "canyon" into which the user would need to install the cartridge. In this case, dropping the ink cartridge into it will damage the print head.
在一些优选的实施方式中，该盖和面板朝向打印机的背部打开。可选地，该支架的前壁远离后壁而转动以进一步露出该支架的内部。可选地，当盖关闭时，该前壁朝向该支架的后壁缩回。可选地，该盖具有一系列填充接口。In some preferred embodiments, the cover and panel open towards the back of the printer. Optionally, the front wall of the stand is rotated away from the rear wall to further expose the interior of the stand. Optionally, the front wall is retracted towards the rear wall of the bracket when the lid is closed. Optionally, the cap has a series of filling ports.
可选地，该盖和面板朝向打印机的背部打开。Optionally, the cover and panel open towards the back of the printer.
可选地，该支架的前壁远离后壁而转动以进一步露出该支架的内部。Optionally, the front wall of the stand is rotated away from the rear wall to further expose the interior of the stand.
可选地，当盖关闭时，该前壁朝向该支架的后壁缩回。Optionally, the front wall is retracted towards the rear wall of the bracket when the lid is closed.
可选地，该盖具有一系列填充接口。Optionally, the cap has a series of fill ports.
在另一方面，提供一种喷墨打印机，其中：In another aspect, an inkjet printer is provided wherein:
该墨盒包括墨存储室和供墨系统，该供墨系统用于连接到具有一组喷墨喷嘴的打印头组件；并且The ink cartridge includes an ink storage chamber and an ink supply system for connection to a printhead assembly having a set of inkjet nozzles; and
该墨存储室具有可变的存储空间和可移动的壁部，该壁部被偏置而扩大该可变的墨存储空间，以在该墨存储室中产生负压，使得墨不会无意中从所述喷嘴泄漏。The ink storage chamber has a variable storage space and a movable wall that is biased to expand the variable ink storage space to create a negative pressure in the ink storage chamber so that ink does not inadvertently Leaks from the nozzle.
在另一方面，提供一种喷墨打印机，还包括用于填充负压墨存储室的再充墨单元，该负压墨存储室将墨提供给打印头组件，该负压墨存储室具有用于容纳该再充墨单元的接口，该接口具有偏置到其关闭位置的入口阀，该再充墨单元包括：In another aspect, an inkjet printer is provided, further comprising an ink refill unit for filling a negative pressure ink storage chamber that supplies ink to a printhead assembly, the negative pressure ink storage chamber having a An interface for accommodating the ink refill unit having an inlet valve biased to its closed position, the ink refill unit comprising:
体部，其容纳有一些墨；a body containing some ink;
接合结构，其用于可松开地接合到该接口；和engaging structure for releasably engaging to the interface; and
入口阀致动器，其用于当该再充墨单元接合到该墨接口时打开入口阀，使得该体部中的墨与墨存储室流体连通。An inlet valve actuator for opening the inlet valve when the ink refill unit is engaged to the ink interface, such that the ink in the body is in fluid communication with the ink storage chamber.
在另一方面，提供一种喷墨打印机，还包括用于墨盒的再充墨单元，该墨盒具有将墨提供给该打印头组件的负压墨存储室和用于容纳该再充墨单元的接口，该接口具有常闭的入口阀及常开的出口阀，二者都与该墨存储室流体连通，该再充墨单元包括：In another aspect, an inkjet printer is provided, further comprising an ink refill unit for an ink cartridge having a negative pressure ink storage chamber for supplying ink to the printhead assembly and a refill unit for receiving the ink refill unit. An interface having a normally closed inlet valve and a normally open outlet valve both in fluid communication with the ink storage chamber, the ink refill unit comprising:
体部，其容纳有一些墨；a body containing some ink;
具有墨出口和阀致动器结构的对接部分；和a docking portion having an ink outlet and valve actuator structure; and
其中使用时，该对接部分可松开地接合到该接口以致动该入口阀和出口阀，于是由于该墨存储室中的负压，墨盒由来自该体部的墨填充。In use therein, the docking portion is releasably engaged to the interface to actuate the inlet and outlet valves, whereupon the ink cartridge is filled with ink from the body due to negative pressure in the ink storage chamber.
在另一方面，提供一种喷墨打印机，还包括用于填充负压墨存储室的再充墨单元，该负压墨存储室经由常开的出口阀将墨提供给该打印头组件，该再充墨单元还包括：In another aspect, an inkjet printer is provided, further comprising an ink refill unit for filling a negative pressure ink storage chamber that supplies ink to the printhead assembly via a normally open outlet valve, the The refill unit also includes:
体部，其容纳有一些墨；a body containing some ink;
接合结构，其用于可松开地接合到该墨存储室；和engaging structure for releasably engaging to the ink storage chamber; and
出口阀致动器，其用于当该再充墨单元接合到该墨存储室时关闭出口阀。an outlet valve actuator for closing the outlet valve when the ink refill unit is engaged to the ink storage chamber.
在另一方面，提供一种喷墨打印机，还包括用于填充墨存储室的再充墨单元，该墨存储室向具有一组喷嘴的打印头组件提供墨，其中使用时，该墨存储室保持负压，以避免墨无意中从该喷嘴泄漏，该再充墨单元还包括：In another aspect, an inkjet printer is provided, further comprising an ink refill unit for filling an ink storage chamber that supplies ink to a printhead assembly having a set of nozzles, wherein, in use, the ink storage chamber To maintain negative pressure to avoid ink inadvertently leaking from the nozzle, the refill unit also includes:
体部，其容纳有一些墨；a body containing some ink;
墨出口；和ink export; and
增压装置，pressure booster,
其中当该再充墨单元接合到该墨存储室时，随着由于负压而将墨从该体部通过该墨出口抽入到该墨存储室直到压力平衡，该增压装置使得该单元的一部分向内受压，并且Wherein when the ink refill unit is engaged to the ink storage chamber, the pressurizing means causes the unit to a part is pressed inwards, and
当该再充墨单元接着从该墨存储室脱离时，该增压装置松开该墨存储室向内受压的一部分以重新建立负压。When the ink refill unit is subsequently disengaged from the ink storage chamber, the pressurizing device releases the inwardly pressurized portion of the ink storage chamber to re-establish negative pressure.
在另一方面，提供一种喷墨打印机，其中该墨盒包括：In another aspect, an inkjet printer is provided, wherein the ink cartridge includes:
墨存储室，其具有相对的壁部，所述壁部由柔性壁装置连接而限定可变的墨存储空间；和an ink storage chamber having opposing wall portions connected by flexible wall means to define a variable ink storage space; and
用于供应墨的供墨系统，该供墨系统用于将墨提供给具有一组喷嘴的打印头，其中一个相对的壁部是可移动的并被偏置而扩大该可变的墨存储空间，以在该墨存储室中产生负压，从而避免墨无意中从所述喷嘴泄漏。An ink supply system for supplying ink to a printhead having a set of nozzles, wherein an opposing wall portion is movable and biased to expand the variable ink storage space , to create a negative pressure in the ink storage chamber, thereby preventing ink from inadvertently leaking from the nozzles.
在另一方面，提供一种喷墨打印机，还包括用于填充墨存储室的再充墨单元，该墨存储室具有用于可松开地接合到该再充墨单元的接口，该接口具有用于控制墨流入和流出该存储室的阀，该再充墨单元包括：In another aspect, an inkjet printer is provided, further comprising an ink refill unit for filling an ink storage chamber, the ink storage chamber having an interface for releasably engaging to the refill unit, the interface having Valves used to control the flow of ink into and out of the storage chamber, the refill unit consists of:
体部，其容纳有一些墨；a body containing some ink;
墨出口；和ink export; and
阀致动器，其用于当该再充墨单元接合到该接口时致动所述阀，使得该阀致动器以预定顺序致动该阀。A valve actuator for actuating the valves when the refill unit is engaged to the interface such that the valve actuator actuates the valves in a predetermined sequence.
在另一方面，提供一种喷墨打印机，还包括用于填充墨盒的再充墨单元，该墨盒形成为打印机的一部分，其中：In another aspect, there is provided an inkjet printer, further comprising a refill unit for filling an ink cartridge, the ink cartridge forming part of the printer, wherein:
该打印机还包括打印头、控制电路和用于可松开地结合到该再充墨单元的接口；并且The printer also includes a printhead, a control circuit, and an interface for releasably coupling to the refill unit; and
该再充墨单元包括：The refill unit includes:
体部，其容纳有一些墨；a body containing some ink;
墨出口；和ink export; and
存储器电路，该存储器电路用于存储与墨的至少一个特征相关的信息，其中使用时，该存储器电路允许控制电路询问该信息而验证该再充墨单元中的墨适于该打印机。A memory circuit for storing information relating to at least one characteristic of the ink, wherein, in use, the memory circuit allows the control circuit to interrogate the information to verify that the ink in the refill unit is suitable for the printer.
在另一方面，提供一种喷墨打印机，还包括用于喷墨打印头的打印头维护组件，该打印头具有喷嘴板，该喷嘴板上形成有一组喷嘴，该打印头维护组件包括：In another aspect, an inkjet printer is provided, further comprising a printhead maintenance assembly for an inkjet printhead having a nozzle plate with a set of nozzles formed thereon, the printhead maintenance assembly comprising:
封口器，当打印头不使用时封住该组喷嘴；和a capper, which caps the set of nozzles when the printhead is not in use; and
清洁器，用于接合到该喷嘴板并擦拭喷嘴，a cleaner for engaging to the nozzle plate and wiping the nozzles,
其中，该清洁器位于该封口器的相对侧之间。Wherein, the cleaner is located between opposite sides of the sealer.
在另一方面，提供一种喷墨打印机，还包括：In another aspect, an inkjet printer is provided, further comprising:
具有一组喷嘴的打印头组件；a printhead assembly having a set of nozzles;
维护组件，其用于在该组件盖住该组喷嘴的遮盖位置和离开该组喷嘴的未遮盖位置之间移动；和a maintenance assembly for movement between a covered position in which the assembly covers the set of nozzles and an uncovered position away from the set of nozzles; and
机械化驱动，用于在该遮盖位置和未遮盖位置之间移动该维护组件。A mechanized drive is used to move the maintenance assembly between the covered position and the uncovered position.
在另一方面，提供一种喷墨打印机，还包括用于补充墨盒的再充墨单元，该墨盒具有用于接合到该再充墨单元的接口，该再充墨单元还包括：In another aspect, an inkjet printer is provided, further comprising a refill unit for replenishing an ink cartridge, the ink cartridge having an interface for coupling to the refill unit, the refill unit further comprising:
墨存储室；ink storage chamber;
对接部分，用于接合到该墨盒的接口，该对接部分的基板具有一个墨出口，该墨出口用于连接到该接口上的入口；和a docking portion for engaging to the interface of the ink cartridge, the substrate of the docking portion having an ink outlet for connection to the inlet on the interface; and
接合结构，其用于可松开地接合到该接口，该接合结构形成于该基板的横向中心线上，该墨出口的中心与该横向中心线隔开。An engagement structure for releasably engaging to the interface is formed on a transverse centerline of the substrate, the center of the ink outlet being spaced from the transverse centerline.
在另一方面，提供一种喷墨打印机，还包括用于补充墨盒的再充墨单元，该墨盒具有用于接合到该再充墨单元的接口，部分地由管状柔性壁限定的墨存储室，和用于以一个预定量收缩该柔性壁的收缩机构，该再充墨单元包括：In another aspect, an inkjet printer is provided, further comprising an ink refill unit for replenishing an ink cartridge having an interface for engagement to the refill unit, an ink storage chamber defined in part by a tubular flexible wall , and a contraction mechanism for contracting the flexible wall by a predetermined amount, the ink refill unit comprising:
体部，其容纳有一些墨；a body containing some ink;
对接部分，其用于接合到该墨盒的接口，该对接部分具有用于连接到该接口上的入口的墨出口；和多个收缩致动器，该收缩致动器用于当该再充墨单元接合到该接口时致动该收缩机构，并且当该再充墨单元脱离该接口时松开该收缩机构。a docking portion for engaging to the interface of the ink cartridge, the docking portion having an ink outlet for connecting to the inlet on the interface; and a plurality of retraction actuators for when the ink refill unit The retraction mechanism is actuated when engaged to the interface and released when the refill unit is disengaged from the interface.
在另一方面，提供一种喷墨打印机，还包括用于补充墨盒的再充墨单元，该墨盒具有用于接合到该再充墨单元的接口，该再充墨单元包括：In another aspect, an inkjet printer is provided, further comprising a refill unit for replenishing an ink cartridge, the ink cartridge having an interface for coupling to the refill unit, the refill unit comprising:
体部，其容纳有一些墨；a body containing some ink;
墨出口，其用于接合到该接口中的互补的墨入口；和an ink outlet for a complementary ink inlet that engages into the interface; and
插销，其从该体部延伸而用于插入到该接口中的孔中，a pin extending from the body for insertion into a hole in the interface,
其中该插销的横截面与该孔限定的形状相匹配，以确保该再充墨单元正确地配合到该墨盒。Wherein the cross-section of the pin matches the shape defined by the hole to ensure that the refill unit is properly fitted to the ink cartridge.
在另一方面，提供一种喷墨打印机，还包括用于补充墨盒的再充墨单元，该再充墨单元包括：In another aspect, an inkjet printer is provided, further comprising an ink refill unit for replenishing the ink cartridge, the ink refill unit comprising:
容纳墨的体部；a body containing ink;
墨出口，其用于接合到该墨盒中的互补的墨入口；和an ink outlet for engaging into a complementary ink inlet in the ink cartridge; and
可视指示器，当预定量的墨从该再充墨单元流入到该墨盒中时，该可视指示器用于提供可视的指示。A visual indicator for providing a visual indication when a predetermined amount of ink has flowed from the refill unit into the ink cartridge.
在另一方面，提供一种喷墨打印机，还包括：In another aspect, an inkjet printer is provided, further comprising:
可更换的页宽打印头，其具有一组喷嘴和打印头触点，该触点用于将电力和打印数据传输给该喷嘴；A replaceable pagewidth printhead having a set of nozzles and printhead contacts for delivering power and print data to the nozzles;
相应的触点，其用于将电力和打印数据提供给打印头触点；和corresponding contacts for providing power and print data to the printhead contacts; and
选择性的偏置机构，使得在打印时该打印头触点和相应的触点被偏置而接合，而安装或取下打印头时二者从偏置的结合中松开。An optional biasing mechanism such that the printhead contacts and corresponding contacts are biased into engagement during printing and released from biased engagement when the printhead is installed or removed.
在另一方面，提供一种喷墨打印机，还包括：In another aspect, an inkjet printer is provided, further comprising:
可更换的页宽打印头，其具有一组喷嘴和打印头触点，该触点用于将电力和打印数据传输给该喷嘴；A replaceable pagewidth printhead having a set of nozzles and printhead contacts for delivering power and print data to the nozzles;
相应的触点，其用于将电力和打印数据提供给打印头触点；和corresponding contacts for providing power and print data to the printhead contacts; and
盖件，用于在打开和关闭位置之间移动，并且a cover for movement between open and closed positions, and
其中，在打开位置可安装或取下该打印头，并且在打印时该盖件处于关闭位置，从而，当该盖件移动到该关闭位置时，该打印头触点和相应的触点移动到接合状态，而当该盖件移动到该打开位置时，该打印头触点和相应的触点脱离。Wherein, the print head can be installed or removed in the open position, and the cover is in the closed position when printing, so that when the cover moves to the closed position, the print head contacts and corresponding contacts move to Engaged state, and when the cover moves to the open position, the print head contact and the corresponding contact are disengaged.
在另一方面，提供一种喷墨打印机，其中该墨盒包括：In another aspect, an inkjet printer is provided, wherein the ink cartridge includes:
至少一个墨存储室；at least one ink storage chamber;
供墨系统，其用于将墨从该或各个墨室提供给打印头；和an ink supply system for supplying ink from the or each ink chamber to the printhead; and
维护站，其用于接合到该打印头以执行一项或多项维护功能。A maintenance station for engaging to the printhead to perform one or more maintenance functions.
在另一方面，提供一种喷墨打印机，还包括用于将墨盒保持在喷墨打印机中的支架，该墨盒具有多个墨存储室，该支架包括多个分别对应于该墨存储室的接口，In another aspect, an inkjet printer is provided, further comprising a holder for holding an ink cartridge in the inkjet printer, the ink cartridge having a plurality of ink storage chambers, the holder including a plurality of ports respectively corresponding to the ink storage chambers ,
其中各个接口构造成容纳再充墨单元以补充相应的墨存储室。Each of the ports is configured to receive an ink refill unit to replenish the corresponding ink storage chamber.
在另一方面，提供一种喷墨打印机，还包括打印头，该打印头包括：In another aspect, an inkjet printer is provided, further comprising a printhead comprising:
打印头集成电路，其通过使用平板掩膜蚀刻及沉积技术形成于晶片基底上；Printhead integrated circuits formed on wafer substrates by using slab mask etching and deposition techniques;
集成电路支撑结构，其用于安装在打印机内并与介质进给通路相邻；和an integrated circuit support structure for mounting within the printer adjacent to the media feed path; and
聚合体密封膜，其位于该集成电路支撑结构和该打印头集成电路之间，用于将该打印头集成电路固定到该集成电路支撑结构上。A polymer sealing film is positioned between the integrated circuit support structure and the printhead integrated circuit for securing the printhead integrated circuit to the integrated circuit support structure.
在另一方面，提供一种喷墨打印机，还包括打印头，该打印头包括：In another aspect, an inkjet printer is provided, further comprising a printhead comprising:
打印头集成电路，其具有一组形成于基底上的喷墨喷嘴；a printhead integrated circuit having a set of inkjet nozzles formed on a substrate;
多个供墨管道，其用于与至少一个墨存储室建立流体连通；和a plurality of ink supply conduits for establishing fluid communication with at least one ink storage chamber; and
聚合体密封膜，其位于该供墨管道和该打印头集成电路之间，该聚合体膜具有一组孔，使得该喷墨喷嘴与该供墨管道流体连通，a polymeric sealing film positioned between the ink supply conduit and the printhead integrated circuit, the polymeric film having a set of holes such that the inkjet nozzles are in fluid communication with the ink supply conduit,
其中该聚合体密封膜厚度超过25微米。Wherein the thickness of the polymer sealing film exceeds 25 microns.
在第十六方面，本发明提供一种喷墨打印机，该喷墨打印机包括：In a sixteenth aspect, the present invention provides an inkjet printer comprising:
可更换的页宽打印头，其具有一组喷嘴和打印头触点，该触点用于将电力和打印数据传输给该喷嘴；和A replaceable pagewidth printhead having a set of nozzles and printhead contacts for delivering power and print data to the nozzles; and
相应的触点，其用于将电力和打印数据提供给打印头触点；和corresponding contacts for providing power and print data to the printhead contacts; and
选择性的偏置机构；使得，selective biasing mechanism; such that,
在打印时该打印头触点和相应的触点被偏置而接合，而安装或取下打印头时二者从偏置的结合中松开。The printhead contacts and corresponding contacts are biased into engagement during printing and are released from the biased engagement when the printhead is installed or removed.
页宽打印头一般沿其长度具有许多电气触点，用于将电力和控制信号传送到喷嘴上。为了有效地实现电连接，各个触点上的压力必须适当高。该压力经常由打印头触点和电力/数据触点之间的干涉配合提供。然而，若该压力由沿着页宽打印头的触点的数目成倍增加，安装该打印头所需要的力可能会导致损坏。通过配置一套可移动的触点，该打印头可被安装，然后可施加所需要的接触压力而不会对打印头造成任何损坏。Pagewide printheads typically have a number of electrical contacts along their length for delivering power and control signals to the nozzles. In order to effectively make an electrical connection, the pressure on the individual contacts must be suitably high. This pressure is often provided by an interference fit between the printhead contacts and the power/data contacts. However, if this pressure is multiplied by the number of contacts of the printhead along the width of the page, the force required to install the printhead may cause damage. By configuring a set of movable contacts, the printhead can be mounted and then the required contact pressure can be applied without any damage to the printhead.
在一些实施方式中，打印机具有带盖的支架，并且使用时该打印头位于该支架内。可选地，该盖将相应的触点和打印头触点一起移进或移出该偏置的接合结构。可选地，该打印头是页宽打印头并且该打印头触点沿其长度延伸。可选地，该盖使用杠杆机构来实现触点间所需的压力。In some embodiments, the printer has a covered cradle, and the printhead is located within the cradle in use. Optionally, the cover moves the corresponding contacts into and out of the biased engagement structure together with the printhead contacts. Optionally, the printhead is a pagewide printhead and the printhead contacts extend along its length. Optionally, the cover uses a lever mechanism to achieve the required pressure between the contacts.
可选地，该喷墨打印机还包括带盖的支架，并且使用时该打印头位于该支架内。Optionally, the inkjet printer also includes a support with a cover, and the print head is located in the support when in use.
可选地，该盖将相应的触点和打印头触点一起移进或移出该偏置的接合结构。Optionally, the cover moves the corresponding contacts into and out of the biased engagement structure together with the printhead contacts.
可选地，该打印头是页宽打印头并且该打印头触点沿其长度延伸。Optionally, the printhead is a pagewide printhead and the printhead contacts extend along its length.
可选地，该盖使用杠杆机构来实现触点间所需的压力。Optionally, the cover uses a lever mechanism to achieve the required pressure between the contacts.
在另一方面，提供一种喷墨打印机，还包括用于喷墨打印机的墨盒单元，该墨盒单元包括：In another aspect, an inkjet printer is provided, further comprising an ink cartridge unit for the inkjet printer, the ink cartridge unit comprising:
墨存储室和供墨系统，该供墨系统用于连接到具有一组墨喷嘴的打印头组件，an ink storage chamber and an ink supply system for connection to a printhead assembly having a set of ink nozzles,
其中该墨存储室具有可变的存储空间和可移动的壁部，该壁部被偏置以扩大该可变的存储空间而在其内产生负压，使得墨不会无意中从所述喷墨喷嘴泄漏。Wherein the ink storage chamber has a variable storage space and a movable wall portion, the wall portion is biased to expand the variable storage space to generate a negative pressure therein, so that the ink will not inadvertently flow from the jet The ink nozzles are leaking.
在另一方面，提供一种喷墨打印机，还包括用于填充负压墨存储室的再充墨单元，该负压墨存储室将墨提供给打印头，该负压墨存储室具有用于容纳该再充墨单元的接口，该接口具有偏置到其关闭位置的入口阀，该再充墨单元包括：In another aspect, an inkjet printer is provided, further comprising an ink refill unit for filling a negative pressure ink storage chamber that supplies ink to a printhead, the negative pressure ink storage chamber having a A port housing the refill unit, the port having an inlet valve biased to its closed position, the refill unit comprising:
体部，其容纳有一些墨；a body containing some ink;
接合结构，其用于可松开地接合到该接口；和engaging structure for releasably engaging to the interface; and
入口阀致动器，其用于当该再充墨单元接合到该墨接口时打开入口阀，使得该体部中的墨与墨存储室流体连通。An inlet valve actuator for opening the inlet valve when the ink refill unit is engaged to the ink interface, such that the ink in the body is in fluid communication with the ink storage chamber.
在另一方面，提供一种喷墨打印机，还包括用于墨盒的再充墨单元，该墨盒具有将墨提供给该打印头的负压墨存储室和用于容纳该再充墨单元的接口，该接口具有常闭的入口阀及常开的出口阀，二者都与该墨存储室流体连通，该再充墨单元包括：In another aspect, an inkjet printer is provided, further comprising an ink refill unit for an ink cartridge having a negative pressure ink storage chamber for supplying ink to the printhead and an interface for receiving the refill unit , the interface has a normally closed inlet valve and a normally open outlet valve, both of which are in fluid communication with the ink storage chamber, the ink refill unit comprising:
体部，其容纳有一些墨；a body containing some ink;
具有墨出口和阀致动器结构的对接部分；和a docking portion having an ink outlet and valve actuator structure; and
其中使用时，该对接部分可松开地接合到该接口以致动该入口阀和出口阀，于是由于该墨存储室中的负压，墨盒由来自该体部的墨填充。In use therein, the docking portion is releasably engaged to the interface to actuate the inlet and outlet valves, whereupon the ink cartridge is filled with ink from the body due to negative pressure in the ink storage chamber.
在另一方面，提供一种喷墨打印机，还包括用于填充负压墨存储室的再充墨单元，该负压墨存储室经由常开的出口阀将墨提供给该打印头组件，该再充墨单元还包括：In another aspect, an inkjet printer is provided, further comprising an ink refill unit for filling a negative pressure ink storage chamber that supplies ink to the printhead assembly via a normally open outlet valve, the The refill unit also includes:
体部，其容纳有一些墨；a body containing some ink;
接合结构，其用于可松开地接合到该墨存储室；和engaging structure for releasably engaging to the ink storage chamber; and
出口阀致动器，其用于当该再充墨单元接合到该墨存储室时关闭出口阀。an outlet valve actuator for closing the outlet valve when the ink refill unit is engaged to the ink storage chamber.
在另一方面，提供一种喷墨打印机，还包括用于填充墨存储室的再充墨单元，该墨存储室向打印头提供墨，其中使用时，该墨存储室保持负压，以避免墨无意中从该喷嘴泄漏，该再充墨单元还包括：In another aspect, an inkjet printer is provided, further comprising an ink refill unit for filling an ink storage chamber that supplies ink to a printhead, wherein in use, the ink storage chamber is maintained at a negative pressure to avoid Ink accidentally leaks from the nozzle, the refill unit also includes:
体部，其容纳有一些墨；a body containing some ink;
墨出口；和ink export; and
增压装置，pressure booster,
其中当该再充墨单元接合到该墨存储室时，随着由于负压而将墨从该体部通过该墨出口抽入到该墨存储室直到压力平衡，该增压装置使得该单元的一部分向内受压，并且Wherein when the ink refill unit is engaged to the ink storage chamber, the pressurizing means causes the unit to a part is pressed inwards, and
当该再充墨单元接着从该墨存储室脱离时，该增压装置松开该墨存储室向内受压的一部分以重新建立负压。When the ink refill unit is subsequently disengaged from the ink storage chamber, the pressurizing device releases the inwardly pressurized portion of the ink storage chamber to re-establish negative pressure.
在另一方面，提供一种喷墨打印机，还包括墨盒，该墨盒包括：In another aspect, an inkjet printer is provided, further comprising an ink cartridge comprising:
墨存储室，其具有相对的壁部，所述壁部由柔性壁装置连接而限定可变的墨存储空间；和an ink storage chamber having opposing wall portions connected by flexible wall means to define a variable ink storage space; and
用于供应墨的供墨系统，该供墨系统用于将墨提供给打印头，an ink supply system for supplying ink for supplying ink to the printhead,
其中一个相对的壁部是可移动的并被偏置而扩大该可变的墨存储空间，以在该墨存储室中产生负压，从而避免墨无意中从所述喷嘴泄漏。One of the opposing wall portions is movable and biased to expand the variable ink storage space to create a negative pressure in the ink storage chamber to prevent ink from inadvertently leaking from the nozzle.
在另一方面，提供一种喷墨打印机，还包括用于填充墨存储室的再充墨单元，该墨存储室具有用于可松开地接合到该再充墨单元的接口，该接口具有用于控制墨流入和流出该存储室的阀，该再充墨单元包括：In another aspect, an inkjet printer is provided, further comprising an ink refill unit for filling an ink storage chamber, the ink storage chamber having an interface for releasably engaging to the refill unit, the interface having Valves used to control the flow of ink into and out of the storage chamber, the refill unit consists of:
体部，其容纳有一些墨；a body containing some ink;
墨出口；和ink export; and
阀致动器，其用于当该再充墨单元接合到该接口时致动所述阀，使得该阀致动器以预定顺序致动该阀。A valve actuator for actuating the valves when the refill unit is engaged to the interface such that the valve actuator actuates the valves in a predetermined sequence.
在另一方面，提供一种喷墨打印机，还包括用于填充墨盒的再充墨单元，该墨盒形成为打印机的一部分，该打印机还具有控制电路和用于可松开地结合到该再充墨单元的接口，该再充墨单元包括：In another aspect, an inkjet printer is provided, further comprising an ink refill unit for refilling an ink cartridge formed as part of the printer, the printer also having a control circuit and a refill unit for releasably coupled to the refill unit. The interface to the ink unit, the refill unit consists of:
体部，其容纳有一些墨；a body containing some ink;
墨出口；和ink export; and
存储器电路，该存储器电路用于存储与墨的至少一个特征相关的信息，a memory circuit for storing information related to at least one characteristic of the ink,
其中使用时，该存储器电路允许控制电路询问该信息而验证该再充墨单元中的墨适于该打印机。Where used, the memory circuit allows the control circuit to interrogate the information to verify that the ink in the refill unit is suitable for the printer.
在另一方面，提供一种喷墨打印机，还包括用于打印头的打印头维护组件，该打印头具有喷嘴板，该喷嘴板上形成有一组喷嘴，该打印头维护组件包括：In another aspect, an inkjet printer is provided, further comprising a printhead maintenance assembly for a printhead having a nozzle plate with a set of nozzles formed thereon, the printhead maintenance assembly comprising:
封口器，当打印头不使用时封住该组喷嘴；和a capper, which caps the set of nozzles when the printhead is not in use; and
清洁器，用于接合到该喷嘴板并擦拭喷嘴，a cleaner for engaging to the nozzle plate and wiping the nozzles,
其中，该清洁器位于该封口器的相对侧之间。Wherein, the cleaner is located between opposite sides of the sealer.
在另一方面，提供一种喷墨打印机，还包括：In another aspect, an inkjet printer is provided, further comprising:
维护组件，其用于在该组件盖住该组喷嘴的遮盖位置和离开该组喷嘴的未遮盖位置之间移动；和a maintenance assembly for movement between a covered position in which the assembly covers the set of nozzles and an uncovered position away from the set of nozzles; and
机械化驱动，用于在该遮盖位置和未遮盖位置之间移动该维护组件。A mechanized drive is used to move the maintenance assembly between the covered position and the uncovered position.
在另一方面，提供一种喷墨打印机，还包括用于补充该喷墨打印机中墨盒的再充墨单元，该墨盒具有用于接合到该再充墨单元的接口，该再充墨单元还包括：In another aspect, an inkjet printer is provided, further comprising a refill unit for replenishing an ink cartridge in the inkjet printer, the ink cartridge having an interface for coupling to the refill unit, the refill unit also include:
墨存储室；ink storage chamber;
对接部分，用于接合到该墨盒的接口，该对接部分的基板具有一个墨出口，该墨出口用于连接到该接口上的入口；和a docking portion for engaging to the interface of the ink cartridge, the substrate of the docking portion having an ink outlet for connection to the inlet on the interface; and
接合结构，其用于可松开地接合到该接口，该接合结构形成于该基板的横向中心线上，engaging structure for releasably engaging to the interface, the engaging structure being formed on the lateral centerline of the substrate,
其中该墨出口的中心与该横向中心线隔开。Wherein the center of the ink outlet is spaced from the transverse centerline.
在另一方面，提供一种喷墨打印机，还包括用于补充该喷墨打印机中墨盒的再充墨单元，该墨盒具有用于接合到该再充墨单元的接口，部分地由管状柔性壁限定的墨存储室，和用于以一个预定量收缩该柔性壁的收缩机构，该再充墨单元包括：In another aspect, an inkjet printer is provided, further comprising a refill unit for replenishing an ink cartridge in the inkjet printer, the ink cartridge having an interface for engaging to the refill unit, formed in part by a tubular flexible wall defining an ink storage chamber, and a retraction mechanism for retracting the flexible wall by a predetermined amount, the ink refill unit comprising:
体部，其容纳有一些墨；a body containing some ink;
对接部分，其用于接合到该墨盒的接口，该对接部分具有用于连接到该接口上的入口的墨出口；和多个收缩致动器，该收缩致动器用于当该再充墨单元接合到该接口时致动该收缩机构，并且当该再充墨单元脱离该接口时松开该收缩机构。a docking portion for engaging to the interface of the ink cartridge, the docking portion having an ink outlet for connecting to the inlet on the interface; and a plurality of retraction actuators for when the ink refill unit The retraction mechanism is actuated when engaged to the interface and released when the refill unit is disengaged from the interface.
在另一方面，提供一种喷墨打印机，还包括用于补充该喷墨打印机中墨盒的再充墨单元，该墨盒具有用于接合到该再充墨单元的接口，该再充墨单元包括：In another aspect, an inkjet printer is provided, further comprising a refill unit for replenishing an ink cartridge in the inkjet printer, the ink cartridge having an interface for coupling to the refill unit, the refill unit comprising :
体部，其容纳有一些墨；a body containing some ink;
墨出口，其用于接合到该接口中的互补的墨入口；和an ink outlet for a complementary ink inlet that engages into the interface; and
插销，其从该体部延伸而用于插入到该接口中的孔中，a pin extending from the body for insertion into a hole in the interface,
其中该插销的横截面与该孔限定的形状相匹配，以确保该再充墨单元正确地配合到该墨盒。Wherein the cross-section of the pin matches the shape defined by the hole to ensure that the refill unit is properly fitted to the ink cartridge.
在另一方面，提供一种喷墨打印机，还包括用于补充该喷墨打印机中墨盒的再充墨单元，该再充墨单元包括：In another aspect, an inkjet printer is provided, further comprising an ink refill unit for replenishing an ink cartridge in the inkjet printer, the ink refill unit comprising:
容纳墨的体部；a body containing ink;
墨出口，其用于接合到该墨盒中的互补的墨入口；和an ink outlet for engaging into a complementary ink inlet in the ink cartridge; and
可视指示器，当预定量的墨从该再充墨单元流入到该墨盒中时，该可视指示器用于提供可视的指示。A visual indicator for providing a visual indication when a predetermined amount of ink has flowed from the refill unit into the ink cartridge.
在另一方面，提供一种喷墨打印机，还包括：In another aspect, an inkjet printer is provided, further comprising:
外壳，其具有铰接安装的面板，用以进入到其内部；和an enclosure having hingedly mounted panels for accessing its interior; and
支架，其容纳在该外壳内以支撑墨盒，该支架具有铰接安装的盖，该盖打开以允许插入和取下墨盒，a bracket received within the housing to support the ink cartridge, the bracket having a hingedly mounted cover that opens to allow insertion and removal of the ink cartridge,
其中该盖的铰接轴和该面板的铰接轴平行，并且wherein the hinge axis of the cover is parallel to the hinge axis of the panel, and
其中该盖和该面板都沿相同方向打开。Wherein the cover and the panel both open in the same direction.
在另一方面，提供一种喷墨打印机，还包括用于在打开和关闭位置之间移动的盖件，In another aspect, an inkjet printer is provided, further comprising a cover for movement between open and closed positions,
其中，在打开位置可安装或取下该打印头，并且在打印时该盖件处于关闭位置，从而，当该盖件移动到该关闭位置时，该打印头触点和相应的触点移动到接合状态，而当该盖件移动到该打开位置时，该打印头触点和相应的触点脱离。Wherein, the print head can be installed or removed in the open position, and the cover is in the closed position when printing, so that when the cover moves to the closed position, the print head contacts and corresponding contacts move to Engaged state, and when the cover moves to the open position, the print head contact and the corresponding contact are disengaged.
在另一方面，提供一种喷墨打印机，还包括墨盒，该墨盒包括：In another aspect, an inkjet printer is provided, further comprising an ink cartridge comprising:
至少一个墨存储室；at least one ink storage chamber;
供墨系统，其用于将墨从该或各个墨室提供给打印头；和an ink supply system for supplying ink from the or each ink chamber to the printhead; and
维护站，其用于接合到该打印头以执行一项或多项维护功能。A maintenance station for engaging to the printhead to perform one or more maintenance functions.
在另一方面，提供一种喷墨打印机，还包括用于将墨盒保持在喷墨打印机中的支架，该墨盒具有多个墨存储室，该支架包括多个分别对应于该墨存储室的接口，In another aspect, an inkjet printer is provided, further comprising a holder for holding an ink cartridge in the inkjet printer, the ink cartridge having a plurality of ink storage chambers, the holder including a plurality of ports respectively corresponding to the ink storage chambers ,
其中各个接口构造成容纳再充墨单元以补充相应的墨存储室。Each of the ports is configured to receive an ink refill unit to replenish the corresponding ink storage chamber.
在另一方面，提供一种喷墨打印机，其中该打印头包括：In another aspect, an inkjet printer is provided, wherein the printhead includes:
打印头集成电路，其通过使用平板掩膜蚀刻及沉积技术形成于晶片基底上；Printhead integrated circuits formed on wafer substrates by using slab mask etching and deposition techniques;
集成电路支撑结构，其用于安装在打印机内并与介质进给通路相邻；和an integrated circuit support structure for mounting within the printer adjacent to the media feed path; and
聚合体密封膜，其位于该集成电路支撑结构和该打印头集成电路之间，用于将该打印头集成电路固定到该集成电路支撑结构上。A polymer sealing film is positioned between the integrated circuit support structure and the printhead integrated circuit for securing the printhead integrated circuit to the integrated circuit support structure.
在另一方面，提供一种喷墨打印机，其中该打印头包括：In another aspect, an inkjet printer is provided, wherein the printhead includes:
打印头集成电路，其具有一组形成于基底上的喷墨喷嘴；a printhead integrated circuit having a set of inkjet nozzles formed on a substrate;
多个供墨管道，其用于与至少一个墨存储室建立流体连通；和a plurality of ink supply conduits for establishing fluid communication with at least one ink storage chamber; and
聚合体密封膜，其位于该供墨管道和该打印头集成电路之间，该聚合体膜具有一组孔，使得该喷墨喷嘴与该供墨管道流体连通，a polymeric sealing film positioned between the ink supply conduit and the printhead integrated circuit, the polymeric film having a set of holes such that the inkjet nozzles are in fluid communication with the ink supply conduit,
其中该聚合体密封膜厚度超过25微米。Wherein the thickness of the polymer sealing film exceeds 25 microns.
在第十七方面，本发明提供一种喷墨打印机，该喷墨打印机包括：In a seventeenth aspect, the present invention provides an inkjet printer, the inkjet printer comprising:
可更换的页宽打印头，其具有一组喷嘴和打印头触点，该触点用于将电力和打印数据传输给该喷嘴；和A replaceable pagewidth printhead having a set of nozzles and printhead contacts for delivering power and print data to the nozzles; and
相应的触点，其用于将电力和打印数据提供给打印头触点；和corresponding contacts for providing power and print data to the printhead contacts; and
盖件，用于在打开和关闭位置之间移动；其中a cover for movement between open and closed positions; wherein
在打开位置可安装或取下该打印头，并且在打印时该盖件处于关闭位置；从而，The printhead can be installed or removed in the open position, and the cover is in the closed position when printing; thereby,
当该盖件移动到该关闭位置时，该打印头触点和相应的触点移动到接合状态，而当该盖件移动到该打开位置时，该打印头触点和相应的触点脱离。When the cover is moved to the closed position, the printhead contacts and corresponding contacts are moved into engagement, and when the cover is moved to the open position, the printhead contacts and corresponding contacts are disengaged.
通过取下打印头之前断开触点，可避免支架触点磨损。磨损的触点可危害到接下来安装的打印头的电力/数据的传送。还允许施加到打印头的受控电压。该触点可够造成按特定顺序断开。By breaking the contacts before removing the printhead, the carriage contact wear is avoided. Worn contacts can jeopardize power/data transfer to next installed printheads. Also allows for a controlled voltage to be applied to the printhead. The contacts are capable of causing opening in a specific sequence.
在一些实施方式中，该盖件是支架上的一个盖，该支架中使用时安装有打印头。可选地，该盖移动相应的触点而偏置地接合到打印头触点，并移动相应的触点而偏置地脱离打印头触点。可选地，该打印头是页宽打印头，并且打印触点沿其长度延伸。可选地，该盖使用杠杆机构来使触点脱离。In some embodiments, the cover is a cover on a carriage in which, in use, the printhead is mounted. Optionally, the cover moves the corresponding contacts to bias engagement to the printhead contacts and moves the corresponding contacts to bias disengagement from the printhead contacts. Optionally, the printhead is a pagewide printhead and the print contacts extend along its length. Optionally, the cover uses a lever mechanism to disengage the contacts.
可选地，该盖件是支架上的一个盖，该支架中使用时安装有打印头。Optionally, the cover is a cover on a carriage in which, in use, the printhead is mounted.
可选地，该盖移动相应的触点而偏置地接合到打印头触点，并移动相应的触点而偏置地脱离打印头触点。Optionally, the cover moves the corresponding contacts to bias engagement to the printhead contacts and moves the corresponding contacts to bias disengagement from the printhead contacts.
可选地，该打印头是页宽打印头，并且打印触点沿其长度延伸。Optionally, the printhead is a pagewide printhead and the print contacts extend along its length.
可选地，该盖使用杠杆机构来使触点脱离。Optionally, the cover uses a lever mechanism to disengage the contacts.
在另一方面，提供一种喷墨打印机，还包括用于喷墨打印机的墨盒单元，该墨盒单元包括：In another aspect, an inkjet printer is provided, further comprising an ink cartridge unit for the inkjet printer, the ink cartridge unit comprising:
墨存储室和供墨系统，该供墨系统用于连接到具有一组墨喷嘴的打印头组件，an ink storage chamber and an ink supply system for connection to a printhead assembly having a set of ink nozzles,
其中该墨存储室具有可变的存储空间和可移动的壁部，该壁部被偏置以扩大该可变的存储空间而在其内产生负压，使得墨不会无意中从所述喷墨喷嘴泄漏。Wherein the ink storage chamber has a variable storage space and a movable wall portion, the wall portion is biased to expand the variable storage space to generate a negative pressure therein, so that the ink will not inadvertently flow from the jet The ink nozzles are leaking.
在另一方面，提供一种喷墨打印机，还包括用于填充负压墨存储室的再充墨单元，该负压墨存储室将墨提供给打印头，该负压墨存储室具有用于容纳该再充墨单元的接口，该接口具有偏置到其关闭位置的入口阀，该再充墨单元包括：In another aspect, an inkjet printer is provided, further comprising an ink refill unit for filling a negative pressure ink storage chamber that supplies ink to a printhead, the negative pressure ink storage chamber having a A port housing the refill unit, the port having an inlet valve biased to its closed position, the refill unit comprising:
体部，其容纳有一些墨；a body containing some ink;
接合结构，其用于可松开地接合到该接口；和engaging structure for releasably engaging to the interface; and
入口阀致动器，其用于当该再充墨单元接合到该墨接口时打开入口阀，使得该体部中的墨与墨存储室流体连通。An inlet valve actuator for opening the inlet valve when the ink refill unit is engaged to the ink interface, such that the ink in the body is in fluid communication with the ink storage chamber.
在另一方面，提供一种喷墨打印机，还包括用于墨盒的再充墨单元，该墨盒具有将墨提供给该打印头的负压墨存储室和用于容纳该再充墨单元的接口，该接口具有常闭的入口阀及常开的出口阀，二者都与该墨存储室流体连通，该再充墨单元包括：In another aspect, an inkjet printer is provided, further comprising an ink refill unit for an ink cartridge having a negative pressure ink storage chamber for supplying ink to the printhead and an interface for receiving the refill unit , the interface has a normally closed inlet valve and a normally open outlet valve, both of which are in fluid communication with the ink storage chamber, the ink refill unit comprising:
体部，其容纳有一些墨；a body containing some ink;
具有墨出口和阀致动器结构的对接部分；并且a docking portion having an ink outlet and valve actuator structure; and
其中使用时，该对接部分可松开地接合到该接口以致动该入口阀和出口阀，于是由于该墨存储室中的负压，墨盒由来自该体部的墨填充。In use therein, the docking portion is releasably engaged to the interface to actuate the inlet and outlet valves, whereupon the ink cartridge is filled with ink from the body due to negative pressure in the ink storage chamber.
在另一方面，提供一种喷墨打印机，还包括用于填充负压墨存储室的再充墨单元，该负压墨存储室经由常开的出口阀将墨提供给该打印头组件，该再充墨单元还包括：In another aspect, an inkjet printer is provided, further comprising an ink refill unit for filling a negative pressure ink storage chamber that supplies ink to the printhead assembly via a normally open outlet valve, the The refill unit also includes:
体部，其容纳有一些墨；a body containing some ink;
接合结构，其用于可松开地接合到该墨存储室；和engaging structure for releasably engaging to the ink storage chamber; and
出口阀致动器，其用于当该再充墨单元接合到该墨存储室时关闭出口阀。an outlet valve actuator for closing the outlet valve when the ink refill unit is engaged to the ink storage chamber.
在另一方面，提供一种喷墨打印机，还包括用于填充墨存储室的再充墨单元，该墨存储室向打印头提供墨，其中使用时，该墨存储室保持负压，以避免墨无意中从该喷嘴泄漏，该再充墨单元还包括：In another aspect, an inkjet printer is provided, further comprising an ink refill unit for filling an ink storage chamber that supplies ink to a printhead, wherein in use, the ink storage chamber is maintained at a negative pressure to avoid Ink accidentally leaks from the nozzle, the refill unit also includes:
体部，其容纳有一些墨；a body containing some ink;
墨出口；和ink export; and
增压装置，pressure booster,
其中当该再充墨单元接合到该墨存储室时，随着由于负压而将墨从该体部通过该墨出口抽入到该墨存储室直到压力平衡，该增压装置使得该单元的一部分向内受压，并且Wherein when the ink refill unit is engaged to the ink storage chamber, the pressurizing means causes the unit to a part is pressed inwards, and
当该再充墨单元接着从该墨存储室脱离时，该增压装置松开该墨存储室向内受压的一部分以重新建立负压。When the ink refill unit is subsequently disengaged from the ink storage chamber, the pressurizing device releases the inwardly pressurized portion of the ink storage chamber to re-establish negative pressure.
在另一方面，提供一种喷墨打印机，还包括墨盒，该墨盒包括：In another aspect, an inkjet printer is provided, further comprising an ink cartridge comprising:
墨存储室，其具有相对的壁部，所述壁部由柔性壁装置连接而限定可变的墨存储空间；和an ink storage chamber having opposing wall portions connected by flexible wall means to define a variable ink storage space; and
用于供应墨的供墨系统，该供墨系统用于将墨提供给打印头，an ink supply system for supplying ink for supplying ink to the printhead,
其中一个相对的壁部是可移动的并被偏置而扩大该可变的墨存储空间，以在该墨存储室中产生负压，从而避免墨无意中从所述喷嘴泄漏。One of the opposing wall portions is movable and biased to expand the variable ink storage space to create a negative pressure in the ink storage chamber to prevent ink from inadvertently leaking from the nozzle.
在另一方面，提供一种喷墨打印机，还包括用于填充墨存储室的再充墨单元，该墨存储室具有用于可松开地接合到该再充墨单元的接口，该接口具有用于控制墨流入和流出该存储室的阀，该再充墨单元包括：In another aspect, an inkjet printer is provided, further comprising an ink refill unit for filling an ink storage chamber, the ink storage chamber having an interface for releasably engaging to the refill unit, the interface having Valves used to control the flow of ink into and out of the storage chamber, the refill unit consists of:
体部，其容纳有一些墨；a body containing some ink;
墨出口；和ink export; and
阀致动器，其用于当该再充墨单元接合到该接口时致动所述阀，使得该阀致动器以预定顺序致动该阀。A valve actuator for actuating the valves when the refill unit is engaged to the interface such that the valve actuator actuates the valves in a predetermined sequence.
在另一方面，提供一种喷墨打印机，还包括用于填充墨盒的再充墨单元，该墨盒形成为打印机的一部分，该打印机还具有控制电路和用于可松开地结合到该再充墨单元的接口，该再充墨单元包括：In another aspect, an inkjet printer is provided, further comprising an ink refill unit for refilling an ink cartridge formed as part of the printer, the printer also having a control circuit and a refill unit for releasably coupled to the refill unit. The interface to the ink unit, the refill unit consists of:
体部，其容纳有一些墨；a body containing some ink;
墨出口；和ink export; and
存储器电路，该存储器电路用于存储与墨的至少一个特征相关的信息，a memory circuit for storing information related to at least one characteristic of the ink,
其中使用时，该存储器电路允许控制电路询问该信息而验证该再充墨单元中的墨适于该打印机。Where used, the memory circuit allows the control circuit to interrogate the information to verify that the ink in the refill unit is suitable for the printer.
在另一方面，提供一种喷墨打印机，还包括用于打印头的打印头维护组件，该打印头具有喷嘴板，该喷嘴板上形成有一组喷嘴，该打印头维护组件包括：In another aspect, an inkjet printer is provided, further comprising a printhead maintenance assembly for a printhead having a nozzle plate with a set of nozzles formed thereon, the printhead maintenance assembly comprising:
封口器，当打印头不使用时封住该组喷嘴；和a capper, which caps the set of nozzles when the printhead is not in use; and
清洁器，用于接合到该喷嘴板并擦拭喷嘴，a cleaner for engaging to the nozzle plate and wiping the nozzles,
其中，该清洁器位于该封口器的相对侧之间。Wherein, the cleaner is located between opposite sides of the sealer.
在另一方面，提供一种喷墨打印机，还包括：In another aspect, an inkjet printer is provided, further comprising:
维护组件，其用于在该组件盖住该组喷嘴的遮盖位置和离开该组喷嘴的未遮盖位置之间移动；和a maintenance assembly for movement between a covered position in which the assembly covers the set of nozzles and an uncovered position away from the set of nozzles; and
机械化驱动，用于在该遮盖位置和未遮盖位置之间移动该维护组件。A mechanized drive is used to move the maintenance assembly between the covered position and the uncovered position.
在另一方面，提供一种喷墨打印机，还包括用于补充该喷墨打印机中墨盒的再充墨单元，该墨盒具有用于接合到该再充墨单元的接口，该再充墨单元还包括：In another aspect, an inkjet printer is provided, further comprising a refill unit for replenishing an ink cartridge in the inkjet printer, the ink cartridge having an interface for coupling to the refill unit, the refill unit also include:
墨存储室；ink storage chamber;
对接部分，用于接合到该墨盒的接口，该对接部分的基板具有一个墨出口，该墨出口用于连接到该接口上的入口；和a docking portion for engaging to the interface of the ink cartridge, the substrate of the docking portion having an ink outlet for connection to the inlet on the interface; and
接合结构，其用于可松开地接合到该接口，该接合结构形成于该基板的横向中心线上，engaging structure for releasably engaging to the interface, the engaging structure being formed on the lateral centerline of the substrate,
其中该墨出口的中心与该横向中心线隔开。Wherein the center of the ink outlet is spaced from the transverse centerline.
在另一方面，提供一种喷墨打印机，还包括用于补充该喷墨打印机中墨盒的再充墨单元，该墨盒具有用于接合到该再充墨单元的接口，部分地由管状柔性壁限定的墨存储室，和用于以一个预定量收缩该柔性壁的收缩机构，该再充墨单元包括：In another aspect, an inkjet printer is provided, further comprising a refill unit for replenishing an ink cartridge in the inkjet printer, the ink cartridge having an interface for engaging to the refill unit, formed in part by a tubular flexible wall defining an ink storage chamber, and a retraction mechanism for retracting the flexible wall by a predetermined amount, the ink refill unit comprising:
体部，其容纳有一些墨；a body containing some ink;
对接部分，其用于接合到该墨盒的接口，该对接部分具有用于连接到该接口上的入口的墨出口；和多个收缩致动器，该收缩致动器用于当该再充墨单元接合到该接口时致动该收缩机构，并且当该再充墨单元脱离该接口时松开该收缩机构。a docking portion for engaging to the interface of the ink cartridge, the docking portion having an ink outlet for connecting to the inlet on the interface; and a plurality of retraction actuators for when the ink refill unit The retraction mechanism is actuated when engaged to the interface and released when the refill unit is disengaged from the interface.
在另一方面，提供一种喷墨打印机，还包括用于补充该喷墨打印机中墨盒的再充墨单元，该墨盒具有用于接合到该再充墨单元的接口，该再充墨单元包括：In another aspect, an inkjet printer is provided, further comprising a refill unit for replenishing an ink cartridge in the inkjet printer, the ink cartridge having an interface for coupling to the refill unit, the refill unit comprising :
体部，其容纳有一些墨；a body containing some ink;
墨出口，其用于接合到该接口中的互补的墨入口；和an ink outlet for a complementary ink inlet that engages into the interface; and
插销，其从该体部延伸而用于插入到该接口中的孔中，a pin extending from the body for insertion into a hole in the interface,
其中该插销的横截面与该孔限定的形状相匹配，以确保该再充墨单元正确地配合到该墨盒。Wherein the cross-section of the pin matches the shape defined by the hole to ensure that the refill unit is properly fitted to the ink cartridge.
在另一方面，提供一种喷墨打印机，还包括用于补充该喷墨打印机中墨盒的再充墨单元，该再充墨单元包括：In another aspect, an inkjet printer is provided, further comprising an ink refill unit for replenishing an ink cartridge in the inkjet printer, the ink refill unit comprising:
容纳墨的体部；a body containing ink;
墨出口，其用于接合到该墨盒中的互补的墨入口；和an ink outlet for engaging into a complementary ink inlet in the ink cartridge; and
可视指示器，当预定量的墨从该再充墨单元流入到该墨盒中时，该可视指示器用于提供可视的指示。A visual indicator for providing a visual indication when a predetermined amount of ink has flowed from the refill unit into the ink cartridge.
在另一方面，提供一种喷墨打印机，还包括：In another aspect, an inkjet printer is provided, further comprising:
外壳，其具有铰接安装的面板，用以进入到其内部；和an enclosure having hingedly mounted panels for accessing its interior; and
支架，其容纳在该外壳内以支撑墨盒，该支架具有铰接安装的盖，该盖打开以允许插入和取下墨盒，a bracket received within the housing to support the ink cartridge, the bracket having a hingedly mounted cover that opens to allow insertion and removal of the ink cartridge,
其中该盖的铰接轴和该面板的铰接轴平行，并且wherein the hinge axis of the cover is parallel to the hinge axis of the panel, and
其中该盖和该面板都沿相同方向打开。Wherein the cover and the panel both open in the same direction.
在另一方面，提供一种喷墨打印机，还包括选择性的偏置机构；使得，在打印时该打印头触点和相应的触点被偏置而接合，而安装或取下打印头时二者从偏置的结合中松开。In another aspect, an inkjet printer is provided, further comprising a selective biasing mechanism; such that, during printing, the printhead contacts and corresponding contacts are biased into engagement, and when the printhead is installed or removed The two loosen from the biased union.
在另一方面，提供一种喷墨打印机，还包括墨盒，该墨盒包括：In another aspect, an inkjet printer is provided, further comprising an ink cartridge comprising:
至少一个墨存储室；at least one ink storage chamber;
供墨系统，其用于将墨从该或各个墨室提供给打印头；和an ink supply system for supplying ink from the or each ink chamber to the printhead; and
维护站，其用于接合到该打印头以执行一项或多项维护功能。A maintenance station for engaging to the printhead to perform one or more maintenance functions.
在另一方面，提供一种喷墨打印机，还包括用于将墨盒保持在喷墨打印机中的支架，该墨盒具有多个墨存储室，该支架包括多个分别对应于该墨存储室的接口，In another aspect, an inkjet printer is provided, further comprising a holder for holding an ink cartridge in the inkjet printer, the ink cartridge having a plurality of ink storage chambers, the holder including a plurality of ports respectively corresponding to the ink storage chambers ,
其中各个接口构造成容纳再充墨单元以补充相应的墨存储室。Each of the ports is configured to receive an ink refill unit to replenish the corresponding ink storage chamber.
在另一方面，提供一种喷墨打印机，其中该打印头包括：In another aspect, an inkjet printer is provided, wherein the printhead includes:
打印头集成电路，其通过使用平板掩膜蚀刻及沉积技术形成于晶片基底上；Printhead integrated circuits formed on wafer substrates by using slab mask etching and deposition techniques;
集成电路支撑结构，其用于安装在打印机内并与介质进给通路相邻；和an integrated circuit support structure for mounting within the printer adjacent to the media feed path; and
聚合体密封膜，其位于该集成电路支撑结构和该打印头集成电路之间，用于将该打印头集成电路固定到该集成电路支撑结构上。A polymer sealing film is positioned between the integrated circuit support structure and the printhead integrated circuit for securing the printhead integrated circuit to the integrated circuit support structure.
在另一方面，提供一种喷墨打印机，其中该打印头包括：In another aspect, an inkjet printer is provided, wherein the printhead includes:
打印头集成电路，其具有一组形成于基底上的喷墨喷嘴；a printhead integrated circuit having a set of inkjet nozzles formed on a substrate;
多个供墨管道，其用于与至少一个墨存储室建立流体连通；和a plurality of ink supply conduits for establishing fluid communication with at least one ink storage chamber; and
聚合体密封膜，其位于该供墨管道和该打印头集成电路之间，该聚合体膜具有一组孔，使得该喷墨喷嘴与该供墨管道流体连通，a polymeric sealing film positioned between the ink supply conduit and the printhead integrated circuit, the polymeric film having a set of holes such that the inkjet nozzles are in fluid communication with the ink supply conduit,
其中该聚合体密封膜厚度超过25微米。Wherein the thickness of the polymer sealing film exceeds 25 microns.
在第十八方面，本发明提供一种用于喷墨打印机的墨盒，该墨盒包括：In an eighteenth aspect, the present invention provides an ink cartridge for an inkjet printer, the ink cartridge comprising:
至少一个墨存储室；at least one ink storage chamber;
供墨系统，其用于将墨从该或各个墨室提供给打印头；和an ink supply system for supplying ink from the or each ink chamber to the printhead; and
维护站，其用于接合到该打印头以执行一项或多项维护功能。A maintenance station for engaging to the printhead to perform one or more maintenance functions.
在一些实施方式中，该打印头具有一组喷嘴，该维护站具有用于封住该组喷嘴的封口器和用于清洁该打印头的清洁器，该清洁器位于该封口器的相对侧之间。可选地，该封口器和清洁器都可独立地相对于该组喷嘴移动。可选地，当该维护组件从遮盖位置移动到未遮盖位置时，该清洁器擦拭该组喷嘴。可选地，该打印头是页宽打印头，该组喷嘴是细长的并且该清洁器也是细长的；其中，该机械化驱动擦拭纵向地跨过该喷嘴的清洁器。In some embodiments, the printhead has a set of nozzles, the maintenance station has a capper for capping the set of nozzles and a cleaner for cleaning the printhead, the cleaner being located on opposite sides of the capper between. Optionally, both the sealer and cleaner are independently movable relative to the set of nozzles. Optionally, the cleaner wipes the set of nozzles when the maintenance assembly is moved from the covered position to the uncovered position. Optionally, the printhead is a pagewide printhead, the set of nozzles is elongated and the cleaner is also elongated; wherein the mechanized drive wipes the cleaner longitudinally across the nozzles.
可选地，该打印头具有一组喷嘴，该维护站具有用于封住该组喷嘴的封口器和用于清洁该打印头的清洁器，该清洁器位于该封口器的相对侧之间。Optionally, the printhead has a set of nozzles, the maintenance station has a capper for capping the set of nozzles and a cleaner for cleaning the printhead, the cleaner being located between opposite sides of the capper.
可选地，该封口器和清洁器都可独立地相对于该组喷嘴移动。Optionally, both the sealer and cleaner are independently movable relative to the set of nozzles.
可选地，当该维护组件从遮盖位置移动到未遮盖位置时，该清洁器擦拭该组喷嘴。Optionally, the cleaner wipes the set of nozzles when the maintenance assembly is moved from the covered position to the uncovered position.
可选地，该打印头是页宽打印头，该组喷嘴是细长的并且该清洁器也是细长的；其中，Optionally, the printhead is a pagewide printhead, the set of nozzles is elongated and the cleaner is also elongated; wherein,
该机械化驱动器致动该封口器和清洁器。The mechanized drive actuates the sealer and cleaner.
在另一方面，提供一种墨盒，其中：In another aspect, an ink cartridge is provided wherein:
该打印头具有一组喷墨喷嘴；并且the printhead has a set of inkjet nozzles; and
该墨存储室具有可变的存储空间和可移动的壁部，该壁部被偏置以扩大该可变的存储空间而在其内产生负压；使得墨不会无意中从所述喷墨喷嘴泄漏。The ink storage chamber has a variable storage space and a movable wall that is biased to expand the variable storage space to create a negative pressure therein; so that ink does not inadvertently eject from the ink Nozzle leaks.
在另一方面，提供一种墨盒，其中该墨存储室设置成是负压的并容纳用于填充该负压墨存储室的再充墨单元，该负压墨存储室具有用于容纳该再充墨单元的接口，该接口具有入口阀，该入口阀偏置到其关闭位置，该再充墨单元包括：In another aspect, an ink cartridge is provided, wherein the ink storage chamber is configured to be negative pressure and accommodates an ink refill unit for filling the negative pressure ink storage chamber, the negative pressure ink storage chamber has a refill unit for containing the refill ink storage chamber. An interface to an ink filling unit having an inlet valve biased to its closed position, the refill unit comprising:
体部，其容纳有一些墨；a body containing some ink;
接合结构，其用于可松开地接合到该接口；和engaging structure for releasably engaging to the interface; and
入口阀致动器，其用于当该再充墨单元接合到该墨接口时打开入口阀，使得该体部中的墨与墨存储室流体连通。An inlet valve actuator for opening the inlet valve when the ink refill unit is engaged to the ink interface, such that the ink in the body is in fluid communication with the ink storage chamber.
在另一方面，提供一种墨盒，其中：In another aspect, an ink cartridge is provided wherein:
该墨存储室设置成是负压的；the ink storage chamber is set to be negative pressure;
该墨盒还包括用于容纳再充墨单元以供填充该墨存储室的接口，该接口具有常闭的入口阀及常开的出口阀，二者都与该墨存储室流体连通；并且The ink cartridge also includes an interface for receiving a refill unit for filling the ink storage chamber, the interface having a normally closed inlet valve and a normally open outlet valve, both in fluid communication with the ink storage chamber; and
该再充墨单元包括容纳一些墨的体部和具有墨出口和阀致动器结构的对接部分；并且The ink refill unit includes a body containing some ink and a docking portion having an ink outlet and valve actuator structure; and
该对接部分在使用时可松开地接合到该接口以致动该入口阀和出口阀，于是由于该墨存储室中的负压，墨盒由来自该体部的墨填充。The docking portion is releasably engaged to the interface in use to actuate the inlet and outlet valves, whereupon the ink cartridge is filled with ink from the body due to negative pressure in the ink storage chamber.
在另一方面，提供一种墨盒，其中该墨存储室设置成是负压的并容纳用于经过常开的出口阀填充该负压墨存储室的再充墨单元，该再充墨单元包括：In another aspect, an ink cartridge is provided wherein the ink storage chamber is configured to be negative pressure and accommodates an ink refill unit for filling the negative pressure ink storage chamber through a normally open outlet valve, the ink refill unit comprising :
体部，其容纳有一些墨；a body containing some ink;
接合结构，其用于可松开地接合到该墨存储室；和engaging structure for releasably engaging to the ink storage chamber; and
出口阀致动器，其用于当该再充墨单元接合到该墨存储室时关闭出口阀。an outlet valve actuator for closing the outlet valve when the ink refill unit is engaged to the ink storage chamber.
在另一方面，提供一种墨盒，其中：In another aspect, an ink cartridge is provided wherein:
该负压墨存储室设置成容纳用于填充该负压墨存储室的再充墨单元；the negative pressure ink storage chamber is configured to accommodate an ink refill unit for filling the negative pressure ink storage chamber;
该打印头组件具有一组喷嘴，其中使用时，该墨存储室保持负压，以避免墨无意中从该喷嘴泄漏；The printhead assembly has a set of nozzles, wherein in use, the ink storage chamber is maintained at a negative pressure to avoid inadvertent leakage of ink from the nozzles;
该再充墨单元包括容纳一些墨的体部、墨出口和增压装置；The ink refill unit includes a body containing some ink, an ink outlet and pressurization means;
当该再充墨单元接合到该墨存储室时，随着由于负压而将墨从该体部通过该墨出口抽入到该墨存储室直到压力平衡，该增压装置使得该单元的一部分向内受压；并且When the refill unit is engaged to the ink storage chamber, the pressurization device causes a portion of the unit to pressed inward; and
当该再充墨单元接着从该墨存储室脱离时，该增压装置松开该墨存储室向内受压的一部分以重新建立负压。When the ink refill unit is subsequently disengaged from the ink storage chamber, the pressurizing device releases the inwardly pressurized portion of the ink storage chamber to re-establish negative pressure.
在另一方面，提供一种墨盒，其中：In another aspect, an ink cartridge is provided wherein:
该墨存储室具有相对的壁部，所述壁部由柔性壁装置连接而限定可变的墨存储空间；the ink storage chamber has opposing wall portions connected by flexible wall means to define a variable ink storage space;
该打印头具有一组喷墨喷嘴；并且the printhead has a set of inkjet nozzles; and
其中一个相对的壁部是可移动的并被偏置而扩大该可变的墨存储空间，以在该墨存储室中产生负压，从而避免墨无意中从所述喷嘴泄漏。One of the opposing wall portions is movable and biased to expand the variable ink storage space to create a negative pressure in the ink storage chamber to prevent ink from inadvertently leaking from the nozzle.
在另一方面，提供一种墨盒，其中：In another aspect, an ink cartridge is provided wherein:
该墨存储室具有用于可松开地接合到用于填充该墨存储室的再充墨单元的接口，该接口具有用于控制墨流入和流出该存储室的阀；并且The ink storage chamber has an interface for releasably engaging to a refill unit for filling the ink storage chamber, the interface having a valve for controlling the flow of ink into and out of the storage chamber; and
该再充墨单元包括容纳一些墨的体部、墨出口和用于当该再充墨单元接合到该接口时致动所述阀的阀致动器，使得该阀致动器以预定顺序致动该阀。The ink refill unit includes a body containing some ink, an ink outlet, and a valve actuator for actuating the valves when the ink refill unit is engaged to the interface such that the valve actuator actuates in a predetermined sequence. move the valve.
在另一方面，提供一种墨盒，其中：In another aspect, an ink cartridge is provided wherein:
该墨盒设置为形成为喷墨打印机的一部分并容纳用于填充该墨盒的再充墨单元；The ink cartridge is configured to form part of an inkjet printer and accommodate a refill unit for filling the ink cartridge;
该打印机具有打印头、控制电路和用于可松开地接合到该再充墨单元的接口；并且The printer has a printhead, control circuitry, and an interface for releasably engaging the refill unit; and
该再充墨单元包括容纳一些墨的体部、墨出口和用于存储与墨的至少一个特征相关的信息的存储器电路，其中使用时，该存储器电路允许控制电路询问该信息而验证该再充墨单元中的墨适于该打印机。The refill unit includes a body containing some ink, an ink outlet, and a memory circuit for storing information relating to at least one characteristic of the ink, wherein, in use, the memory circuit allows a control circuit to interrogate the information to verify the refill. The ink in the ink unit is suitable for the printer.
在另一方面，提供一种结合到用于该打印头的打印头维护组件的墨盒，其中：In another aspect, there is provided an ink cartridge incorporated into a printhead maintenance assembly for the printhead, wherein:
该打印头具有喷嘴板，该喷嘴板上形成有一组喷嘴；并且The printhead has a nozzle plate with a set of nozzles formed thereon; and
该打印头维护组件包括：The printhead maintenance kit includes:
封口器，当打印头不使用时封住该组喷嘴；和a capper, which caps the set of nozzles when the printhead is not in use; and
清洁器，用于接合到该喷嘴板并擦拭喷嘴，该清洁器位于该封口器的相对侧之间。A cleaner for engaging the nozzle plate and wiping the nozzles is positioned between opposite sides of the sealer.
在另一方面，提供一种墨盒，其中该喷墨打印机包括：In another aspect, an ink cartridge is provided, wherein the inkjet printer includes:
具有一组喷嘴的打印头；a print head with a set of nozzles;
维护组件，其用于在该组件盖住该组喷嘴的遮盖位置和离开该组喷嘴的未遮盖位置之间移动；和a maintenance assembly for movement between a covered position in which the assembly covers the set of nozzles and an uncovered position away from the set of nozzles; and
机械化驱动，用于在该遮盖位置和未遮盖位置之间移动该维护组件。A mechanized drive is used to move the maintenance assembly between the covered position and the uncovered position.
在另一方面，提供一种墨盒，还包括用于接合到用于补充该墨盒的再充墨单元的接口，其中该再充墨单元还包括：In another aspect, an ink cartridge is provided, further comprising an interface for engaging to a refill unit for replenishing the ink cartridge, wherein the refill unit further comprises:
墨存储室；ink storage chamber;
对接部分，用于接合到该墨盒的接口，该对接部分的基板具有一个墨出口，该墨出口用于连接到该接口上的入口；和a docking portion for engaging to the interface of the ink cartridge, the substrate of the docking portion having an ink outlet for connection to the inlet on the interface; and
接合结构，其用于可松开地接合到该接口，该接合结构形成于该基板的横向中心线上，其中该墨出口的中心与该横向中心线隔开。An engagement structure for releasably engaging to the interface is formed on a lateral centerline of the substrate, wherein a center of the ink outlet is spaced from the lateral centerline.
在另一方面，提供一种墨盒，还包括用于接合到用于补充该墨盒的再充墨单元的接口，其中：In another aspect, an ink cartridge is provided, further comprising an interface for engaging to a refill unit for replenishing the ink cartridge, wherein:
该墨存储室由管状柔性壁部分限定的；the ink storage chamber is defined by a tubular flexible wall portion;
该墨盒还包括和用于以一个预定量收缩该柔性壁的收缩机构；并且The ink cartridge also includes a retraction mechanism for retracting the flexible wall by a predetermined amount; and
该再充墨单元包括容纳一些墨的体部和用于接合到该墨盒的接口的对接部分，该对接部分具有用于连接到该接口上的入口的墨出口，和多个收缩致动器，该收缩致动器用于当该再充墨单元接合到该接口时致动该收缩机构，并且当该再充墨单元脱离该接口时松开该收缩机构。The refill unit includes a body containing some ink and a docking portion for engaging to an interface of the ink cartridge, the docking portion having an ink outlet for connecting to an inlet on the interface, and a plurality of retraction actuators, The retraction actuator is used to actuate the retraction mechanism when the refill unit is engaged to the interface, and to release the retraction mechanism when the refill unit is disengaged from the interface.
在另一方面，提供一种墨盒，还包括用于接合到用于补充该墨盒的再充墨单元的接口，该再充墨单元包括：In another aspect, an ink cartridge is provided, further comprising an interface for engaging to a refill unit for replenishing the ink cartridge, the refill unit comprising:
体部，其容纳有一些墨；a body containing some ink;
墨出口，其用于接合到该接口中的互补的墨入口；和an ink outlet for a complementary ink inlet that engages into the interface; and
插销，其从该体部延伸而用于插入到该接口中的孔中，a pin extending from the body for insertion into a hole in the interface,
其中该插销的横截面与该孔限定的形状相匹配，以确保该再充墨单元正确地配合到该墨盒。Wherein the cross-section of the pin matches the shape defined by the hole to ensure that the refill unit is properly fitted to the ink cartridge.
在另一方面，提供一种墨盒，该墨盒设置成容纳用于补充该墨盒的再充墨单元，该再充墨单元包括：In another aspect, there is provided an ink cartridge configured to accommodate a refill unit for replenishing the ink cartridge, the refill unit comprising:
容纳墨的体部；a body containing ink;
墨出口，其用于接合到该墨盒中的互补的墨入口；和an ink outlet for engaging into a complementary ink inlet in the ink cartridge; and
可视指示器，当预定量的墨从该再充墨单元流入到该墨盒中时，该可视指示器用于提供可视的指示。A visual indicator for providing a visual indication when a predetermined amount of ink has flowed from the refill unit into the ink cartridge.
在另一方面，提供一种墨盒，其中该喷墨打印机包括：In another aspect, an ink cartridge is provided, wherein the inkjet printer includes:
外壳，其具有铰接安装的面板，用以进入到其内部；和an enclosure having hingedly mounted panels for accessing its interior; and
支架，其容纳在该外壳内以支撑墨盒，该支架具有铰接安装的盖，该盖打开以允许插入和取下墨盒，a bracket received within the housing to support the ink cartridge, the bracket having a hingedly mounted cover that opens to allow insertion and removal of the ink cartridge,
其中该盖的铰接轴和该面板的铰接轴平行，并且wherein the hinge axis of the cover is parallel to the hinge axis of the panel, and
其中该盖和该面板都沿相同方向打开。Wherein the cover and the panel both open in the same direction.
在另一方面，提供一种墨盒，其中该喷墨打印机包括：In another aspect, an ink cartridge is provided, wherein the inkjet printer includes:
可更换的页宽打印头，其具有一组喷嘴和打印头触点，该触点用于将电力和打印数据传输给该喷嘴；A replaceable pagewidth printhead having a set of nozzles and printhead contacts for delivering power and print data to the nozzles;
相应的触点，其用于将电力和打印数据提供给打印头触点；和corresponding contacts for providing power and print data to the printhead contacts; and
选择性的偏置机构，使得在打印时该打印头触点和相应的触点被偏置而接合，而安装或取下打印头时二者从偏置的结合中松开。An optional biasing mechanism such that the printhead contacts and corresponding contacts are biased into engagement during printing and released from biased engagement when the printhead is installed or removed.
在另一方面，提供一种墨盒，其中该喷墨打印机包括：In another aspect, an ink cartridge is provided, wherein the inkjet printer includes:
可更换的页宽打印头，其具有一组喷嘴和打印头触点，该触点用于将电力和打印数据传输给该喷嘴；A replaceable pagewidth printhead having a set of nozzles and printhead contacts for delivering power and print data to the nozzles;
相应的触点，其用于将电力和打印数据提供给打印头触点；和corresponding contacts for providing power and print data to the printhead contacts; and
盖件，用于在打开和关闭位置之间移动，cover for movement between open and closed positions,
其中，在打开位置可安装或取下该打印头，并且在打印时该盖件处于关闭位置，从而，当该盖件移动到该关闭位置时，该打印头触点和相应的触点移动到接合状态，而当该盖件移动到该打开位置时，该打印头触点和相应的触点脱离。Wherein, the print head can be installed or removed in the open position, and the cover is in the closed position when printing, so that when the cover moves to the closed position, the print head contacts and corresponding contacts move to Engaged state, and when the cover moves to the open position, the print head contact and the corresponding contact are disengaged.
在另一方面，提供一种墨盒，其结合在用于将该墨盒保持在喷墨打印机中的支架，其中：In another aspect, there is provided an ink cartridge incorporated in a cradle for holding the ink cartridge in an inkjet printer, wherein:
该墨盒具有多个墨存储室，The ink cartridge has multiple ink storage chambers,
该支架包括多个分别对应于该墨存储室的接口；并且The bracket includes a plurality of ports respectively corresponding to the ink storage chamber; and
各个接口构造成容纳再充墨单元以补充相应的墨存储室。Each interface is configured to accommodate an ink refill unit to replenish a corresponding ink storage chamber.
在另一方面，提供一种墨盒，其中该打印头包括：In another aspect, an ink cartridge is provided, wherein the printhead includes:
打印头集成电路，其通过使用平板掩膜蚀刻及沉积技术形成于晶片基底上；Printhead integrated circuits formed on wafer substrates by using slab mask etching and deposition techniques;
集成电路支撑结构，其用于安装在打印机内并与介质进给通路相邻；和an integrated circuit support structure for mounting within the printer adjacent to the media feed path; and
聚合体密封膜，其位于该集成电路支撑结构和该打印头集成电路之间，用于将该打印头集成电路固定到该集成电路支撑结构上。A polymer sealing film is positioned between the integrated circuit support structure and the printhead integrated circuit for securing the printhead integrated circuit to the integrated circuit support structure.
在另一方面，提供一种墨盒，其中该打印头包括：In another aspect, an ink cartridge is provided, wherein the printhead includes:
打印头集成电路，其具有一组形成于基底上的喷墨喷嘴；a printhead integrated circuit having a set of inkjet nozzles formed on a substrate;
多个供墨管道，其用于与至少一个墨存储室建立流体连通；和a plurality of ink supply conduits for establishing fluid communication with at least one ink storage chamber; and
聚合体密封膜，其位于该供墨管道和该打印头集成电路之间，该聚合体膜具有一组孔，使得该喷墨喷嘴与该供墨管道流体连通，a polymeric sealing film positioned between the ink supply conduit and the printhead integrated circuit, the polymeric film having a set of holes such that the inkjet nozzles are in fluid communication with the ink supply conduit,
其中该聚合体密封膜厚度超过25微米。Wherein the thickness of the polymer sealing film exceeds 25 microns.
在第十九方面，本发明提供一种用于将墨盒保持在喷墨打印机中的支架，该墨盒具有多个墨存储室，该支架包括：In a nineteenth aspect, the present invention provides a cradle for holding an ink cartridge in an inkjet printer, the ink cartridge having a plurality of ink storage chambers, the cradle comprising:
多个分别对应于该墨存储室的接口；其中A plurality of interfaces respectively corresponding to the ink storage chamber; wherein
各个接口构造成容纳再充墨单元以补充相应的墨存储室。Each interface is configured to accommodate an ink refill unit to replenish a corresponding ink storage chamber.
具有多个填充接口的支架允许各种颜色的墨可在需要时同时填充。还允许该接口匹配成仅容纳正确配色的再充墨单元。若单个接口与所有再充墨单元对接并依赖于用户而将墨引导到正确的存储室，将增加各颜色彼此污染的危险。A holder with multiple filling ports allows inks of various colors to be filled simultaneously when needed. It also allows the interface to be matched to accommodate only refill units of the correct colour. If a single interface interfaces with all refill units and relies on the user to direct the ink to the correct reservoir, there is an increased risk of the colors contaminating each other.
在一些实施方式中，多个接口在支架的一个面板内彼此相邻地形成。可选地，该面板是一个盖，该盖打开而允许墨盒插入到支架中并且关闭而使得多个接口在相应的墨存储室上覆盖。可选地，各个接口匹配成仅容纳适用于与该接口相对应的墨存储室的再充墨单元。可选地，该盖具有五个接口，分别用于青色、品红、黄色、黑色和红外墨。In some embodiments, multiple interfaces are formed adjacent to each other within one panel of the bracket. Optionally, the panel is a cover that opens to allow the ink cartridges to be inserted into the cradle and closes to cover the ports over the corresponding ink storage chambers. Optionally, each interface is adapted to accommodate only ink refill units suitable for the ink storage chamber corresponding to that interface. Optionally, the cover has five ports for cyan, magenta, yellow, black, and infrared ink.
可选地，多个接口在支架的一个面板内彼此相邻地形成。Optionally, a plurality of interfaces are formed adjacent to each other within one panel of the bracket.
可选地，该面板是一个盖，该盖打开而允许墨盒插入到支架中并且关闭而使得多个接口在相应的墨存储室上覆盖。Optionally, the panel is a cover that opens to allow the ink cartridges to be inserted into the cradle and closes to cover the ports over the corresponding ink storage chambers.
可选地，各个接口匹配成仅容纳适用于与该接口相对应的墨存储室的再充墨单元。Optionally, each interface is adapted to accommodate only ink refill units suitable for the ink storage chamber corresponding to that interface.
可选地，该盖具有五个接口，分别用于青色、品红、黄色、黑色和红外墨。Optionally, the cover has five ports for cyan, magenta, yellow, black, and infrared ink.
在另一方面，提供一种支架，其中：In another aspect, a stent is provided wherein:
该墨盒单元包括供墨系统，该供墨系统用于连接到具有一组墨喷嘴的打印头组件；并且The ink cartridge unit includes an ink supply system for connection to a printhead assembly having a set of ink nozzles; and
该墨存储室具有可变的存储空间和可移动的壁部，该壁部被偏置以扩大该可变的存储空间而在其内产生负压，使得墨不会无意中从所述喷墨喷嘴泄漏。The ink storage chamber has a variable storage space and a movable wall portion that is biased to expand the variable storage space to create a negative pressure therein so that ink does not inadvertently flow from the ink ejection chamber. Nozzle leaks.
在另一方面，提供一种支架，其中：In another aspect, a stent is provided wherein:
该墨存储室是负压的并将墨提供给打印头组件；the ink storage chamber is negative pressure and provides ink to the printhead assembly;
该墨存储室具有用于容纳该再充墨单元的接口，该接口具有偏置到其关闭位置的入口阀，并且the ink storage chamber has an interface for receiving the ink refill unit, the interface has an inlet valve biased to its closed position, and
该再充墨单元包括：The refill unit includes:
体部，其容纳有一些墨；a body containing some ink;
接合结构，其用于可松开地接合到该接口；和engaging structure for releasably engaging to the interface; and
入口阀致动器，其用于当该再充墨单元接合到该墨接口时打开入口阀，使得该体部中的墨与墨存储室流体连通。An inlet valve actuator for opening the inlet valve when the ink refill unit is engaged to the ink interface, such that the ink in the body is in fluid communication with the ink storage chamber.
在另一方面，提供一种支架，其中：In another aspect, a stent is provided wherein:
该墨存储室是负压的并将墨提供给打印头组件；the ink storage chamber is negative pressure and provides ink to the printhead assembly;
该墨盒具有将墨提供给该打印头的负压墨存储室和用于容纳该再充墨单元的接口，该接口具有常闭的入口阀及常开的出口阀，二者都与该墨存储室流体连通；The ink cartridge has a negative pressure ink storage chamber that supplies ink to the printhead and an interface for receiving the refill unit, the interface having a normally closed inlet valve and a normally open outlet valve, both connected to the ink storage unit. chamber fluid communication;
该再充墨单元包括容纳一些墨的体部、具有墨出口和阀致动器结构的对接部分；并且The ink refill unit includes a body containing some ink, a docking portion having an ink outlet and valve actuator structure; and
使用时，该对接部分可松开地接合到该接口以致动该入口阀和出口阀，于是由于该墨存储室中的负压，墨盒由来自该体部的墨填充。In use, the docking portion is releasably engaged to the interface to actuate the inlet and outlet valves, whereupon the ink cartridge is filled with ink from the body due to negative pressure in the ink storage chamber.
在另一方面，提供一种支架，其中：In another aspect, a stent is provided wherein:
该负压墨存储室是负压的并将墨提供给打印头组件，The negative pressure ink storage chamber is negative pressure and provides ink to the printhead assembly,
该负压墨存储室经由常开的出口阀将墨提供给该打印头组件，并还包括：The negative pressure ink storage chamber provides ink to the printhead assembly via a normally open outlet valve, and further includes:
体部，其容纳有一些墨；a body containing some ink;
接合结构，其用于可松开地接合到该墨存储室；和engaging structure for releasably engaging to the ink storage chamber; and
出口阀致动器，其用于当该再充墨单元接合到该墨存储室时关闭出口阀。an outlet valve actuator for closing the outlet valve when the ink refill unit is engaged to the ink storage chamber.
在另一方面，提供一种支架，其中：In another aspect, a stent is provided wherein:
该墨存储室向具有一组喷嘴的打印头组件提供墨，其中使用时，该墨存储室保持负压，以避免墨无意中从该喷嘴泄漏；The ink storage chamber supplies ink to a printhead assembly having a set of nozzles, wherein in use, the ink storage chamber is maintained at a negative pressure to avoid inadvertent leakage of ink from the nozzles;
该再充墨单元包括容纳一些墨的体部、墨出口和增压装置；The ink refill unit includes a body containing some ink, an ink outlet and pressurization means;
当该再充墨单元接合到该墨存储室时，随着由于负压而将墨从该体部通过该墨出口抽入到该墨存储室直到压力平衡，该增压装置使得该单元的一部分向内受压，并且When the refill unit is engaged to the ink storage chamber, the pressurization device causes a portion of the unit to pressed inwards, and
当该再充墨单元接着从该墨存储室脱离时，该增压装置松开该墨存储室向内受压的一部分以重新建立负压。When the ink refill unit is subsequently disengaged from the ink storage chamber, the pressurizing device releases the inwardly pressurized portion of the ink storage chamber to re-establish negative pressure.
在另一方面，提供一种支架，其中：In another aspect, a stent is provided wherein:
该墨存储室具有相对的壁部，所述壁部由柔性壁装置连接而限定可变的墨存储空间；the ink storage chamber has opposing wall portions connected by flexible wall means to define a variable ink storage space;
该墨盒包括用于供应墨的供墨系统，该供墨系统用于将墨提供给具有一组喷嘴的打印头；并且The ink cartridge includes an ink supply system for supplying ink for providing ink to a printhead having a set of nozzles; and
其中一个相对的壁部是可移动的并被偏置而扩大该可变的墨存储空间，以在该墨存储室中产生负压，从而避免墨无意中从所述喷嘴泄漏。One of the opposing wall portions is movable and biased to expand the variable ink storage space to create a negative pressure in the ink storage chamber to prevent ink from inadvertently leaking from the nozzle.
在另一方面，提供一种支架，其中：In another aspect, a stent is provided wherein:
该墨存储室具有用于可松开地接合到该再充墨单元的接口，该接口具有用于控制墨流入和流出该存储室的阀；并且the ink storage chamber has an interface for releasably engaging the ink refill unit, the interface having a valve for controlling the flow of ink into and out of the storage chamber; and
该再充墨单元包括容纳一些墨的体部、墨出口和阀致动器，该阀致动器用于当该再充墨单元接合到该接口时致动所述阀，使得该阀致动器以预定顺序致动该阀。The refill unit includes a body containing some ink, an ink outlet, and a valve actuator for actuating the valve when the refill unit is engaged to the interface such that the valve actuator The valves are actuated in a predetermined sequence.
在另一方面，提供一种支架，其中：In another aspect, a stent is provided wherein:
该墨盒形成为打印机的一部分；the cartridge forms part of the printer;
该打印机具有打印头、控制电路和用于可松开地结合到该再充墨单元的接口；The printer has a printhead, control circuitry and an interface for releasably coupled to the ink refill unit;
该再充墨单元包括容纳一些墨的体部、墨出口和存储器电路，该存储器电路用于存储与墨的至少一个特征相关的信息；并且The ink refill unit includes a body containing some ink, an ink outlet, and a memory circuit for storing information related to at least one characteristic of the ink; and
使用时，该存储器电路允许控制电路询问该信息而验证该再充墨单元中的墨适于该打印机。In use, the memory circuit allows the control circuit to interrogate the information to verify that the ink in the refill unit is suitable for the printer.
在另一方面，提供一种支架，还包括用于喷墨打印头的打印头维护组件，该打印头具有喷嘴板，该喷嘴板上形成有一组喷嘴，该打印头维护组件包括：In another aspect, a carriage is provided, further comprising a printhead maintenance assembly for an inkjet printhead having a nozzle plate with a set of nozzles formed thereon, the printhead maintenance assembly comprising:
封口器，当打印头不使用时封住该组喷嘴；和a capper, which caps the set of nozzles when the printhead is not in use; and
清洁器，用于接合到该喷嘴板并擦拭喷嘴，a cleaner for engaging to the nozzle plate and wiping the nozzles,
其中，该清洁器位于该封口器的相对侧之间。Wherein, the cleaner is located between opposite sides of the sealer.
在另一方面，提供一种支架，其中该喷墨打印机包括：In another aspect, a stand is provided, wherein the inkjet printer includes:
具有一组喷嘴的打印头；a print head with a set of nozzles;
维护组件，其用于在该组件盖住该组喷嘴的遮盖位置和离开该组喷嘴的未遮盖位置之间移动；和a maintenance assembly for movement between a covered position in which the assembly covers the set of nozzles and an uncovered position away from the set of nozzles; and
机械化驱动，用于在该遮盖位置和未遮盖位置之间移动该维护组件。A mechanized drive is used to move the maintenance assembly between the covered position and the uncovered position.
在另一方面，提供一种支架，其中：In another aspect, a stent is provided wherein:
该墨盒具有用于接合到该再充墨单元的接口；并且The ink cartridge has an interface for coupling to the refill unit; and
该再充墨单元还包括：The refill unit also includes:
墨存储室；ink storage chamber;
对接部分，用于接合到该墨盒的接口，该对接部分的基板具有一个墨出口，该墨出口用于连接到该接口上的入口；和a docking portion for engaging to the interface of the ink cartridge, the substrate of the docking portion having an ink outlet for connection to the inlet on the interface; and
接合结构，其用于可松开地接合到该接口，该接合结构形成于该基板的横向中心线上，该墨出口的中心与该横向中心线隔开。An engagement structure for releasably engaging to the interface is formed on a transverse centerline of the substrate, the center of the ink outlet being spaced from the transverse centerline.
在另一方面，提供一种支架，其中：In another aspect, a stent is provided wherein:
该墨盒具有用于接合到该再充墨单元的接口，部分地由管状柔性壁限定的墨存储室，和用于以一个预定量收缩该柔性壁的收缩机构；并且The ink cartridge has an interface for coupling to the ink refill unit, an ink storage chamber defined in part by a tubular flexible wall, and a retraction mechanism for retracting the flexible wall by a predetermined amount; and
该再充墨单元包括容纳一些墨的体部、用于接合到该墨盒的接口的对接部分，该对接部分具有用于连接到该接口上的入口的墨出口、和多个收缩致动器，该收缩致动器用于当该再充墨单元接合到该接口时致动该收缩机构，并且当该再充墨单元脱离该接口时松开该收缩机构。The refill unit includes a body containing some ink, a docking portion for engaging to an interface of the ink cartridge, the docking portion having an ink outlet for connecting to an inlet on the interface, and a plurality of retraction actuators, The retraction actuator is used to actuate the retraction mechanism when the refill unit is engaged to the interface, and to release the retraction mechanism when the refill unit is disengaged from the interface.
在另一方面，提供一种支架，其中：In another aspect, a stent is provided wherein:
该墨盒具有用于接合到该再充墨单元的接口；并且The ink cartridge has an interface for coupling to the refill unit; and
该再充墨单元包括：The refill unit includes:
体部，其容纳有一些墨；a body containing some ink;
墨出口，其用于接合到该接口中的互补的墨入口；和an ink outlet for a complementary ink inlet that engages into the interface; and
插销，其从该体部延伸而用于插入到该接口中的孔中，该插销的横截面与该孔限定的形状相匹配，以确保该再充墨单元正确地配合到该墨盒。A pin extending from the body for insertion into the hole in the interface has a cross-section matching the shape defined by the hole to ensure proper fit of the refill unit to the ink cartridge.
在另一方面，提供一种支架，其中该再充墨单元包括：In another aspect, a stand is provided, wherein the ink refill unit comprises:
容纳墨的体部；a body containing ink;
墨出口，其用于接合到该墨盒中的互补的墨入口；和an ink outlet for engaging into a complementary ink inlet in the ink cartridge; and
可视指示器，当预定量的墨从该再充墨单元流入到该墨盒中时，该可视指示器用于提供可视的指示。A visual indicator for providing a visual indication when a predetermined amount of ink has flowed from the refill unit into the ink cartridge.
在另一方面，提供一种支架，其中该喷墨打印机包括：In another aspect, a stand is provided, wherein the inkjet printer includes:
外壳，其具有铰接安装的面板，用以进入到其内部；和an enclosure having hingedly mounted panels for accessing its interior; and
支架，其容纳在该外壳内以支撑墨盒，该支架具有铰接安装的盖，该盖打开以允许插入和取下墨盒，a bracket received within the housing to support the ink cartridge, the bracket having a hingedly mounted cover that opens to allow insertion and removal of the ink cartridge,
其中该盖的铰接轴和该面板的铰接轴平行，并且wherein the hinge axis of the cover is parallel to the hinge axis of the panel, and
其中该盖和该面板都沿相同方向打开。Wherein the cover and the panel both open in the same direction.
在另一方面，提供一种支架，其中该喷墨打印机包括：In another aspect, a stand is provided, wherein the inkjet printer includes:
可更换的页宽打印头，其具有一组喷嘴和打印头触点，该触点用于将电力和打印数据传输给该喷嘴；A replaceable pagewidth printhead having a set of nozzles and printhead contacts for delivering power and print data to the nozzles;
相应的触点，其用于将电力和打印数据提供给打印头触点；和corresponding contacts for providing power and print data to the printhead contacts; and
选择性的偏置机构，使得在打印时该打印头触点和相应的触点被偏置而接合，而安装或取下打印头时二者从偏置的结合中松开。An optional biasing mechanism such that the printhead contacts and corresponding contacts are biased into engagement during printing and released from biased engagement when the printhead is installed or removed.
在另一方面，提供一种支架，其中该喷墨打印机包括：In another aspect, a stand is provided, wherein the inkjet printer includes:
可更换的页宽打印头，其具有一组喷嘴和打印头触点，该触点用于将电力和打印数据传输给该喷嘴；A replaceable pagewidth printhead having a set of nozzles and printhead contacts for delivering power and print data to the nozzles;
相应的触点，其用于将电力和打印数据提供给打印头触点；和corresponding contacts for providing power and print data to the printhead contacts; and
盖件，用于在打开和关闭位置之间移动，并且a cover for movement between open and closed positions, and
其中，在打开位置可安装或取下该打印头，并且在打印时该盖件处于关闭位置，从而，当该盖件移动到该关闭位置时，该打印头触点和相应的触点移动到接合状态，而当该盖件移动到该打开位置时，该打印头触点和相应的触点脱离。Wherein, the print head can be installed or removed in the open position, and the cover is in the closed position when printing, so that when the cover moves to the closed position, the print head contacts and corresponding contacts move to Engaged state, and when the cover moves to the open position, the print head contact and the corresponding contact are disengaged.
在另一方面，提供一种支架，其中该墨盒包括：In another aspect, a cradle is provided, wherein the ink cartridge includes:
供墨系统，其用于将墨从各个墨室提供给打印头；和an ink supply system for supplying ink from each ink chamber to the printhead; and
维护站，其用于接合到该打印头以执行一项或多项维护功能。A maintenance station for engaging to the printhead to perform one or more maintenance functions.
在另一方面，提供一种支架，其中该喷墨打印机具有打印头，该打印头包括：In another aspect, a cradle is provided wherein the inkjet printer has a printhead comprising:
打印头集成电路，其通过使用平板掩膜蚀刻及沉积技术形成于晶片基底上；Printhead integrated circuits formed on wafer substrates by using slab mask etching and deposition techniques;
集成电路支撑结构，其用于安装在打印机内并与介质进给通路相邻；和an integrated circuit support structure for mounting within the printer adjacent to the media feed path; and
聚合体密封膜，其位于该集成电路支撑结构和该打印头集成电路之间，用于将该打印头集成电路固定到该集成电路支撑结构上。A polymer sealing film is positioned between the integrated circuit support structure and the printhead integrated circuit for securing the printhead integrated circuit to the integrated circuit support structure.
在另一方面，提供一种支架，其中该喷墨打印机具有打印头，该打印头包括：In another aspect, a cradle is provided wherein the inkjet printer has a printhead comprising:
打印头集成电路，其具有一组形成于基底上的喷墨喷嘴；a printhead integrated circuit having a set of inkjet nozzles formed on a substrate;
多个供墨管道，其用于与至少一个墨存储室建立流体连通；和a plurality of ink supply conduits for establishing fluid communication with at least one ink storage chamber; and
聚合体密封膜，其位于该供墨管道和该打印头集成电路之间，该聚合体膜具有一组孔，使得该喷墨喷嘴与该供墨管道流体连通，a polymeric sealing film positioned between the ink supply conduit and the printhead integrated circuit, the polymeric film having a set of holes such that the inkjet nozzles are in fluid communication with the ink supply conduit,
其中该聚合体密封膜厚度超过25微米。Wherein the thickness of the polymer sealing film exceeds 25 microns.
在第二十方面，本发明提供一种用于喷墨打印机的打印头，该打印头包括：In a twentieth aspect, the present invention provides a printhead for an inkjet printer, the printhead comprising:
打印头集成电路，其通过使用平板掩膜蚀刻及沉积技术形成于晶片基底上；Printhead integrated circuits formed on wafer substrates by using slab mask etching and deposition techniques;
集成电路支撑结构，其用于安装在打印机内并与介质进给通路相邻；和an integrated circuit support structure for mounting within the printer adjacent to the media feed path; and
聚合体密封膜，其位于该集成电路支撑结构和该打印头集成电路之间，用于将该打印头集成电路固定到该集成电路支撑结构上。A polymer sealing film is positioned between the integrated circuit support structure and the printhead integrated circuit for securing the printhead integrated circuit to the integrated circuit support structure.
为了将供墨到打印头集成电路(IC)上的各个喷嘴，传统地经常在硅晶片基底的背侧蚀刻沟槽。这些沟槽需要密封，并且聚合体密封膜可提供合适的密封以及将该IC固定到支撑结构上的装置。然而，若该支撑结构的表面不平坦，由该聚合体密封膜提供的密封可能受到危害。固定有该IC的表面通常是不平坦的，因为有更多供墨沟槽将墨分发到IC上的沟槽。当该薄膜跨过该支撑内的开放沟槽时，该薄膜可隆起或下陷到该沟槽中。该下陷可能在分隔各个蚀刻沟槽的壁部产生缝隙。很显然，这破坏了该密封并允许墨泄漏到打印头IC外部或泄漏到蚀刻沟槽之间。为了防止该情况，聚合体密封膜应该足够厚以允许任意地下陷到该支撑结构沟槽中，同时保持该IC中蚀刻沟槽的密封。To supply ink to individual nozzles on a printhead integrated circuit (IC), trenches have traditionally been etched, often on the backside of the silicon wafer substrate. These trenches need to be sealed, and a polymer sealing film can provide a suitable seal and a means of securing the IC to the support structure. However, if the surface of the support structure is uneven, the seal provided by the polymer sealing film may be compromised. The surface to which the IC is mounted is usually uneven because there are more ink feed channels distributing ink to the channels on the IC. As the membrane traverses the open trench in the support, the membrane may bulge or sink into the trench. This depression may create gaps in the walls separating the individual etched trenches. Apparently, this breaks the seal and allows ink to leak outside the printhead IC or between etched trenches. To prevent this, the polymer sealing film should be thick enough to allow arbitrarily sinking into the support structure trenches while maintaining the seal of the etched trenches in the IC.
该聚合体密封膜的最小厚度将依赖于将要参照优选实施方式详细地描述的一些因素。然而，本申请人分析和测试示出25微米厚的聚合体密封膜对于通过使用平板掩膜蚀刻及沉积技术形成的打印头IC是合适的。将该厚度增加到50、100甚至200微米将相应地增加所提供密封的可靠性。The minimum thickness of the polymeric sealing film will depend on a number of factors which will be described in detail with reference to the preferred embodiment. However, applicant's analysis and testing have shown that a 25 micron thick polymeric encapsulation film is suitable for a printhead IC formed by using a slab mask etch and deposition technique. Increasing this thickness to 50, 100 or even 200 microns will correspondingly increase the reliability of the seal provided.
在一些实施方式中，该聚合体密封膜厚于25微米。可选地，该聚合体密封膜厚于50微米。可选地，该聚合体密封膜厚于100微米。可选地，该聚合体密封膜厚于200微米。In some embodiments, the polymeric sealing film is thicker than 25 microns. Optionally, the polymer sealing film is thicker than 50 microns. Optionally, the polymer sealing film is thicker than 100 microns. Optionally, the polymer sealing film is thicker than 200 microns.
可选地，该聚合体密封膜厚于25微米。Optionally, the polymer sealing film is thicker than 25 microns.
可选地，该聚合体密封膜厚于50微米。Optionally, the polymer sealing film is thicker than 50 microns.
可选地，该聚合体密封膜厚于100微米。Optionally, the polymer sealing film is thicker than 100 microns.
可选地，该聚合体密封膜厚于200微米。Optionally, the polymer sealing film is thicker than 200 microns.
在另一方面，提供一种结合在用于喷墨打印机的墨盒单元中的打印头，该墨盒单元包括：In another aspect, there is provided a printhead incorporated in an ink cartridge unit for an inkjet printer, the ink cartridge unit comprising:
墨存储室和供墨系统，该供墨系统用于连接到具有一组墨喷嘴的打印头组件，an ink storage chamber and an ink supply system for connection to a printhead assembly having a set of ink nozzles,
其中该墨存储室具有可变的存储空间和可移动的壁部，该壁部被偏置以扩大该可变的存储空间而在其内产生负压，使得墨不会无意中从所述喷墨喷嘴泄漏。Wherein the ink storage chamber has a variable storage space and a movable wall portion, the wall portion is biased to expand the variable storage space to generate a negative pressure therein, so that the ink will not inadvertently flow from the jet The ink nozzles are leaking.
在另一方面，提供一种打印头，该打印头设置成由负压墨存储室供应墨，该墨存储室具有用于容纳再充墨单元以填充墨的接口，该接口具有偏置到其关闭位置的入口阀，其中该再充墨单元包括：In another aspect, there is provided a printhead arranged to be supplied with ink from a negative pressure ink storage chamber having an interface for accommodating a refill unit for refilling ink, the interface having a Inlet valve in closed position, where the refill unit includes:
体部，其容纳有一些墨；a body containing some ink;
接合结构，其用于可松开地接合到该接口；和engaging structure for releasably engaging to the interface; and
入口阀致动器，其用于当该再充墨单元接合到该墨接口时打开入口阀，使得该体部中的墨与该墨存储室流体连通。An inlet valve actuator for opening the inlet valve when the ink refill unit is engaged to the ink interface such that the ink in the body is in fluid communication with the ink storage chamber.
在另一方面，提供一种结合在墨盒中的打印头，该墨盒具有将墨提供给该打印头的负压墨存储室，和用于容纳再充墨单元以供填充墨的接口，该接口具有常闭的入口阀及常开的出口阀，二者都与该墨存储室流体连通，其中该再充墨单元包括：In another aspect, there is provided a printhead incorporated in an ink cartridge having a negative pressure ink storage chamber for supplying ink to the printhead, and an interface for accommodating an ink refill unit for refilling the ink, the interface There is a normally closed inlet valve and a normally open outlet valve, both in fluid communication with the ink storage chamber, wherein the ink refill unit includes:
体部，其容纳有一些墨；和a body containing some ink; and
对接部分，其具有墨出口和阀致动器结构，并且a docking portion having ink outlet and valve actuator structures, and
该对接部分在使用时可松开地接合到该接口以致动该入口阀和出口阀，于是由于该墨存储室中的负压，墨盒由来自该体部的墨填充。The docking portion is releasably engaged to the interface in use to actuate the inlet and outlet valves, whereupon the ink cartridge is filled with ink from the body due to negative pressure in the ink storage chamber.
在另一方面，提供一种打印头，该打印头设置成由负压墨存储室供应墨，该负压墨存储室设置成由再充墨单元经过常开的出口阀填充，该再充墨单元包括：In another aspect, there is provided a printhead arranged to be supplied with ink from a negative pressure ink storage chamber arranged to be filled by an ink refill unit through a normally open outlet valve, the refill ink Units include:
体部，其容纳有一些墨；a body containing some ink;
接合结构，其用于可松开地接合到该墨存储室；和engaging structure for releasably engaging to the ink storage chamber; and
出口阀致动器，其用于当该再充墨单元接合到该墨存储室时关闭出口阀。an outlet valve actuator for closing the outlet valve when the ink refill unit is engaged to the ink storage chamber.
在另一方面，提供一种打印头，该打印头设置成由负压墨存储室供应墨，该负压墨存储室设置成由再充墨单元填充，其中：In another aspect, there is provided a printhead arranged to be supplied with ink from a negative pressure ink storage chamber arranged to be filled by an ink refill unit, wherein:
该打印头具有一组喷嘴；The printhead has a set of nozzles;
使用时，该墨存储室保持负压以避免墨无意中从喷嘴泄漏；In use, the ink storage chamber maintains a negative pressure to prevent ink from inadvertently leaking from the nozzle;
该再充墨单元包括容纳一些墨的体部、墨出口和增压装置；The ink refill unit includes a body containing some ink, an ink outlet and pressurization means;
当该再充墨单元接合到该墨存储室时，随着由于负压而将墨从该体部通过该墨出口抽入到该墨存储室直到压力平衡，该增压装置使得该单元的一部分向内受压；并且When the refill unit is engaged to the ink storage chamber, the pressurization device causes a portion of the unit to pressed inward; and
当该再充墨单元接着从该墨存储室脱离时，该增压装置松开该墨存储室向内受压的一部分以重新建立负压。When the ink refill unit is subsequently disengaged from the ink storage chamber, the pressurizing device releases the inwardly pressurized portion of the ink storage chamber to re-establish negative pressure.
在另一方面，提供一种打印头，其结合有用于喷墨打印机的墨盒，该墨盒包括：In another aspect, there is provided a printhead incorporating an ink cartridge for an inkjet printer, the ink cartridge comprising:
具有相对的壁部的墨存储室，所述壁部由柔性壁装置连接而限定可变的墨存储空间；和an ink storage chamber having opposing wall portions joined by flexible wall means to define a variable ink storage space; and
用于供应墨的供墨系统，该供墨系统用于将墨提供给具有一组喷嘴的打印头，an ink supply system for supplying ink for supplying ink to a printhead having a set of nozzles,
其中一个相对的壁部是可移动的并被偏置而扩大该可变的墨存储空间，以在该墨存储室中产生负压，从而避免墨无意中从所述喷嘴泄漏。One of the opposing wall portions is movable and biased to expand the variable ink storage space to create a negative pressure in the ink storage chamber to prevent ink from inadvertently leaking from the nozzle.
在另一方面，提供一种打印头，该打印头设置成由墨存储室供应墨，该负压墨存储室具有用于可松开地接合到用于填充墨的再充墨单元的接口，该接口具有用于控制墨流入和流出该存储室的阀，其中该再充墨单元包括：In another aspect, there is provided a printhead arranged to be supplied with ink from an ink storage chamber having a negative pressure ink storage chamber having an interface for releasable engagement to a refill unit for refilling ink, The interface has valves for controlling the flow of ink into and out of the storage chamber, wherein the refill unit comprises:
体部，其容纳有一些墨；a body containing some ink;
墨出口；和ink export; and
阀致动器，该阀致动器用于当再充墨单元接合到该接口时致动所述阀，使得该阀致动器以预定顺序致动该阀。A valve actuator for actuating the valves when the refill unit is engaged to the interface such that the valve actuator actuates the valves in a predetermined sequence.
在另一方面，提供一种结合有墨盒的打印头，该墨盒形成为喷墨打印机的一部分，该打印机还具有控制电路和用于可松开地结合到该再充墨单元的接口，其中该再充墨单元包括：In another aspect, there is provided a printhead incorporating an ink cartridge formed as part of an inkjet printer, the printer also having control circuitry and an interface for releasable coupling to the refill unit, wherein the The refill unit consists of:
体部，其容纳有一些墨；a body containing some ink;
墨出口；和ink export; and
存储器电路，该存储器电路用于存储与墨的至少一个特征相关的信息，并且memory circuitry for storing information related to at least one characteristic of the ink, and
其中使用时，该存储器电路允许控制电路询问该信息而验证该再充墨单元中的墨适于该打印机。Where used, the memory circuit allows the control circuit to interrogate the information to verify that the ink in the refill unit is suitable for the printer.
在另一方面，提供一种打印头，还包括：In another aspect, a printhead is provided, further comprising:
喷嘴板，该喷嘴板中形成有一组喷嘴；和a nozzle plate having a set of nozzles formed therein; and
打印头维护组件，其包括当打印头不使用时封住该组喷嘴的封口器和用于接合到该喷嘴板并擦拭喷嘴的清洁器，a printhead maintenance kit comprising a capper to seal the set of nozzles when the printhead is not in use and a cleaner for engaging the nozzle plate and wiping the nozzles,
其中，该清洁器位于该封口器的相对侧之间。Wherein, the cleaner is located between opposite sides of the sealer.
在另一方面，提供一种打印头，还包括一组喷嘴，该打印头结合在喷墨打印机中，该喷墨打印机包括：In another aspect, a printhead is provided, further comprising a set of nozzles, the printhead being incorporated in an inkjet printer, the inkjet printer comprising:
维护组件，其用于在该组件盖住该组喷嘴的遮盖位置和离开该组喷嘴的未遮盖位置之间移动；和a maintenance assembly for movement between a covered position in which the assembly covers the set of nozzles and an uncovered position away from the set of nozzles; and
机械化驱动，用于在该遮盖位置和未遮盖位置之间移动该维护组件。A mechanized drive is used to move the maintenance assembly between the covered position and the uncovered position.
在另一方面，提供一种结合有喷墨打印机的墨盒的打印头，该墨盒具有用于接合到再充墨单元以补充该墨盒的接口，其中该再充墨单元包括：In another aspect, there is provided a printhead incorporating an ink cartridge of an inkjet printer, the ink cartridge having an interface for engaging to a refill unit to replenish the ink cartridge, wherein the refill unit includes:
墨存储室；ink storage chamber;
对接部分，用于接合到该墨盒的接口，该对接部分的基板具有一个墨出口，该墨出口用于连接到该接口上的入口；和a docking portion for engaging to the interface of the ink cartridge, the substrate of the docking portion having an ink outlet for connection to the inlet on the interface; and
接合结构，其用于可松开地接合到该墨存储室，该接合结构形成于该基板的横向中心线上，该墨出口的中心与该横向中心线隔开。An engagement structure for releasably engaging to the ink storage chamber is formed on a transverse centerline of the substrate, the center of the ink outlet being spaced from the transverse centerline.
在另一方面，提供一种结合有喷墨打印机的墨盒的打印头，该墨盒具有用于接合到再充墨单元以补充该墨盒的接口、部分地由管状柔性壁限定的墨存储室、和用于以一个预定量收缩该柔性壁的收缩机构，其中该再充墨单元包括：In another aspect, there is provided a printhead incorporating an ink cartridge of an inkjet printer having an interface for coupling to a refill unit to replenish the ink cartridge, an ink storage chamber defined in part by a tubular flexible wall, and a retraction mechanism for retracting the flexible wall by a predetermined amount, wherein the refill unit comprises:
体部，其容纳有一些墨；和a body containing some ink; and
对接部分，用于接合到该墨盒的接口，该对接部分具有用于连接到该接口上的入口的墨出口，和多个收缩致动器，该收缩致动器用于当该再充墨单元接合到该接口时致动该收缩机构，并且当该再充墨单元脱离该接口时松开该收缩机构。a docking portion for engaging to the interface of the ink cartridge, the docking portion having an ink outlet for connecting to the inlet on the interface, and a plurality of retraction actuators for when the refill unit is engaged The retraction mechanism is activated when the interface is reached, and the retraction mechanism is released when the refill unit is disengaged from the interface.
在另一方面，提供一种结合有喷墨打印机的墨盒的打印头，该墨盒具有用于接合到再充墨单元以补充该墨盒的接口，其中该再充墨单元包括：In another aspect, there is provided a printhead incorporating an ink cartridge of an inkjet printer, the ink cartridge having an interface for engaging to a refill unit to replenish the ink cartridge, wherein the refill unit includes:
体部，其容纳有一些墨；a body containing some ink;
墨出口，其用于接合到该接口中的互补的墨入口；和an ink outlet for a complementary ink inlet that engages into the interface; and
插销，其从该体部延伸而用于插入到该接口中的孔中，该插销的横截面与该孔限定的形状相匹配，以确保该再充墨单元正确地配合到该墨盒。A pin extending from the body for insertion into the hole in the interface has a cross-section matching the shape defined by the hole to ensure proper fit of the refill unit to the ink cartridge.
在另一方面，提供一种结合有喷墨打印机的墨盒的打印头，该墨盒设置成由再充墨单元补充，该再充墨单元包括：In another aspect, there is provided a printhead incorporating an ink cartridge of an inkjet printer arranged to be replenished by an ink refill unit comprising:
体部，其容纳有一些墨；a body containing some ink;
墨出口，其用于接合到该墨盒的互补的墨入口；和an ink outlet for coupling to a complementary ink inlet of the ink cartridge; and
可视指示器，当预定量的墨从该再充墨单元流入到该墨盒中时，该可视指示器用于提供可视的指示。A visual indicator for providing a visual indication when a predetermined amount of ink has flowed from the refill unit into the ink cartridge.
在另一方面，提供一种结合在喷墨打印机中的打印头，该喷墨打印机包括：In another aspect, a printhead incorporated in an inkjet printer is provided, the inkjet printer comprising:
外壳，其具有铰接安装的面板，用以进入到其内部；和an enclosure having hingedly mounted panels for accessing its interior; and
支架，其容纳在该外壳内以支撑墨盒，该支架具有铰接安装的盖，该盖打开以允许插入和取下墨盒，a bracket received within the housing to support the ink cartridge, the bracket having a hingedly mounted cover that opens to allow insertion and removal of the ink cartridge,
其中该盖的铰接轴和该面板的铰接轴平行，并且wherein the hinge axis of the cover is parallel to the hinge axis of the panel, and
该盖和该面板都沿相同方向打开。Both the cover and the panel open in the same direction.
在另一方面，提供一种打印头，其设置为喷墨打印机的可更换的页宽打印头并具有一组喷嘴和打印头触点，该触点用于将电力和打印数据传输给该喷嘴，其中该打印机包括：In another aspect, a printhead configured as a replaceable pagewidth printhead of an inkjet printer and having a set of nozzles and printhead contacts for delivering power and print data to the nozzles , where the printer includes:
相应的触点，其用于将电力和打印数据提供给打印头触点；和corresponding contacts for providing power and print data to the printhead contacts; and
选择性的偏置机构，使得在打印时该打印头触点和相应的触点被偏置而接合，而安装或取下打印头时二者从偏置的结合中松开。An optional biasing mechanism such that the printhead contacts and corresponding contacts are biased into engagement during printing and released from biased engagement when the printhead is installed or removed.
在另一方面，提供一种打印头，其设置为喷墨打印机的可更换的页宽打印头并具有一组喷嘴和打印头触点，该触点用于将电力和打印数据传输给该喷嘴；In another aspect, a printhead configured as a replaceable pagewidth printhead of an inkjet printer and having a set of nozzles and printhead contacts for delivering power and print data to the nozzles ;
相应的触点，其用于将电力和打印数据提供给打印头触点；和corresponding contacts for providing power and print data to the printhead contacts; and
盖件，用于在打开和关闭位置之间移动，并且a cover for movement between open and closed positions, and
其中，在打开位置可安装或取下该打印头，并且在打印时该盖件处于关闭位置，从而，当该盖件移动到该关闭位置时，该打印头触点和相应的触点移动到接合状态，而当该盖件移动到该打开位置时，该打印头触点和相应的触点脱离。Wherein, the print head can be installed or removed in the open position, and the cover is in the closed position when printing, so that when the cover moves to the closed position, the print head contacts and corresponding contacts move to Engaged state, and when the cover moves to the open position, the print head contact and the corresponding contact are disengaged.
在另一方面，提供一种结合在喷墨打印机的墨盒中的打印头，该墨盒包括：In another aspect, there is provided a printhead incorporated in an ink cartridge for an inkjet printer, the ink cartridge comprising:
至少一个墨存储室；at least one ink storage chamber;
供墨系统，其用于将墨从该或各个墨室提供给打印头；和an ink supply system for supplying ink from the or each ink chamber to the printhead; and
维护站，其用于接合到该打印头以执行一项或多项维护功能。A maintenance station for engaging to the printhead to perform one or more maintenance functions.
在另一方面，提供一种结合在支架中的打印头，该支架用于将墨盒保持在喷墨打印机中，该支架包括多个墨存储室，该支架包括多个接口，该接口分别对应于该墨存储室，In another aspect, there is provided a printhead incorporated in a cradle for holding an ink cartridge in an inkjet printer, the cradle comprising a plurality of ink storage chambers, the cradle comprising a plurality of ports respectively corresponding to The ink storage chamber,
其中各个接口构造成容纳再充墨单元以补充相应的墨存储室。Each of the ports is configured to receive an ink refill unit to replenish the corresponding ink storage chamber.
在另一方面，提供一种用于喷墨打印机的打印头，其中该打印头集成电路具有一组形成于基底上的喷墨喷嘴，该打印头还包括：In another aspect, there is provided a printhead for an inkjet printer, wherein the printhead integrated circuit has a set of inkjet nozzles formed on a substrate, the printhead further comprising:
多个供墨管道，其用于与至少一个墨存储室建立流体连通；和a plurality of ink supply conduits for establishing fluid communication with at least one ink storage chamber; and
聚合体密封膜，其位于该供墨管道和该打印头集成电路之间，该聚合体膜具有一组孔，使得该喷墨喷嘴与该供墨管道流体连通，该聚合体密封膜厚度超过25微米。A polymeric sealing film positioned between the ink supply conduit and the printhead integrated circuit, the polymeric film having a set of holes such that the inkjet nozzles are in fluid communication with the ink supply conduit, the polymeric sealing film having a thickness exceeding 25 Microns.
在第二十一方面，本发明提供一种用于喷墨打印机的打印头，该打印头包括：In a twenty-first aspect, the present invention provides a printhead for an inkjet printer, the printhead comprising:
打印头集成电路，其具有一组形成于基底上的喷墨喷嘴；a printhead integrated circuit having a set of inkjet nozzles formed on a substrate;
多个供墨管道，其用于与至少一个墨存储室建立流体连通；和a plurality of ink supply conduits for establishing fluid communication with at least one ink storage chamber; and
聚合体密封膜，其位于该供墨管道和该打印头集成电路之间，该聚合体膜具有一组孔，使得该喷墨喷嘴与该供墨管道流体连通；其中，a polymeric sealing film positioned between the ink supply conduit and the printhead integrated circuit, the polymeric film having a set of holes such that the inkjet nozzles are in fluid communication with the ink supply conduit; wherein,
该聚合体密封膜厚度超过25微米。The polymer sealing film is over 25 microns thick.
为了将供墨到打印头集成电路(IC)上的各个喷嘴，传统地经常在硅晶片基底的背侧蚀刻沟槽。这些沟槽需要密封，并且聚合体密封膜可提供合适的密封以及将该IC固定到支撑结构上的装置。然而，若该支撑结构的表面不平坦，由该聚合体密封膜提供的密封可能受到危害。固定有该IC的表面通常是不平坦的，因为有更多供墨沟槽将墨分发到IC上的沟槽。当该薄膜跨过该支撑内的开放沟槽时，该薄膜可隆起或下陷到该沟槽中。该下陷可能在分隔各个蚀刻沟槽的壁部产生缝隙。很显然，这破坏了该密封并允许墨泄漏到打印头IC外部或泄漏到蚀刻沟槽之间。为了防止该情况，聚合体密封膜应该足够厚以允许任意地下陷到该支撑结构沟槽中，同时保持该IC中蚀刻沟槽的密封。To supply ink to individual nozzles on a printhead integrated circuit (IC), trenches have traditionally been etched, often on the backside of the silicon wafer substrate. These trenches need to be sealed, and a polymer sealing film can provide a suitable seal and a means of securing the IC to the support structure. However, if the surface of the support structure is uneven, the seal provided by the polymer sealing film may be compromised. The surface to which the IC is mounted is usually uneven because there are more ink feed channels distributing ink to the channels on the IC. As the membrane straddles the open trench in the support, the membrane may bulge or sink into the trench. This depression may create gaps in the walls separating the individual etched trenches. Apparently, this breaks the seal and allows ink to leak outside the printhead IC or between the etched trenches. To prevent this, the polymer sealing film should be thick enough to allow arbitrarily sinking into the support structure trenches while maintaining the seal of the etched trenches in the IC.
该聚合体密封膜的最小厚度将依赖于将要参照优选实施方式详细地描述的一些因素。然而，本申请人分析和测试示出25微米厚的聚合体密封膜对于通过使用平板掩膜蚀刻及沉积技术形成的打印头IC是合适的。将该厚度增加到50、100甚至200微米将相应地增加所提供密封的可靠性。The minimum thickness of the polymeric sealing film will depend on a number of factors which will be described in detail with reference to the preferred embodiment. However, applicant's analysis and testing have shown that a 25 micron thick polymeric encapsulation film is suitable for a printhead IC formed by using a slab mask etch and deposition technique. Increasing this thickness to 50, 100 or even 200 microns will correspondingly increase the reliability of the seal provided.
在一些实施方式中，该组孔是一组定位在该供墨管道各端的激光钻孔。可选地，该聚合体密封膜是在热塑薄膜两侧具有粘合剂层的层压材料。可选地，该热塑薄膜是PET或聚砜。可选地，该聚合体密封膜厚于150微米。可选地，该墨供给管线形成于液晶聚合体微成型。In some embodiments, the set of holes is a set of laser drilled holes positioned at each end of the ink supply conduit. Optionally, the polymeric sealing film is a laminate with adhesive layers on both sides of the thermoplastic film. Optionally, the thermoplastic film is PET or polysulfone. Optionally, the polymer sealing film is thicker than 150 microns. Optionally, the ink supply line is formed in liquid crystal polymer micromolding.
可选地，该组孔是一组定位在该供墨管道各端的激光钻孔。Optionally, the set of holes is a set of laser drilled holes positioned at each end of the ink supply conduit.
可选地，该聚合体密封膜是在热塑薄膜两侧具有粘合剂层的层压材料。Optionally, the polymeric sealing film is a laminate with adhesive layers on both sides of the thermoplastic film.
可选地，该热塑薄膜是PET或聚砜。Optionally, the thermoplastic film is PET or polysulfone.
可选地，该墨供给管线形成于液晶聚合体微成型。Optionally, the ink supply line is formed in liquid crystal polymer micromolding.
在另一方面，提供一种结合在用于喷墨打印机的墨盒单元中的打印头，该墨盒单元包括墨存储室和供墨系统，该供墨系统用于连接到该打印头，In another aspect, there is provided a printhead incorporated in an ink cartridge unit for an inkjet printer, the ink cartridge unit comprising an ink storage chamber and an ink supply system for connection to the printhead,
其中该墨存储室具有可变的存储空间和可移动的壁部，该壁部被偏置以扩大该可变的存储空间而在其内产生负压，使得墨不会无意中从所述喷墨喷嘴泄漏。Wherein the ink storage chamber has a variable storage space and a movable wall portion, the wall portion is biased to expand the variable storage space to generate a negative pressure therein, so that the ink will not inadvertently flow from the jet The ink nozzles are leaking.
在另一方面，提供一种打印头，该打印头设置成由负压墨存储室供应墨，该墨存储室具有用于容纳再充墨单元以填充墨的接口，该接口具有偏置到其关闭位置的入口阀，其中该再充墨单元包括：In another aspect, there is provided a printhead arranged to be supplied with ink from a negative pressure ink storage chamber having an interface for accommodating a refill unit for refilling ink, the interface having a Inlet valve in closed position, where the refill unit includes:
体部，其容纳有一些墨；a body containing some ink;
接合结构，其用于可松开地接合到该接口；和engaging structure for releasably engaging to the interface; and
入口阀致动器，其用于当该再充墨单元接合到该墨接口时打开入口阀，使得该体部中的墨与该墨存储室流体连通。An inlet valve actuator for opening the inlet valve when the ink refill unit is engaged to the ink interface such that the ink in the body is in fluid communication with the ink storage chamber.
在另一方面，提供一种结合在墨盒中的打印头，该墨盒具有将墨提供给该打印头的负压墨存储室，和用于容纳再充墨单元以供填充墨的接口，该接口具有常闭的入口阀及常开的出口阀，二者都与该墨存储室流体连通，其中该再充墨单元包括：In another aspect, there is provided a printhead incorporated in an ink cartridge having a negative pressure ink storage chamber for supplying ink to the printhead, and an interface for accommodating an ink refill unit for refilling the ink, the interface There is a normally closed inlet valve and a normally open outlet valve, both in fluid communication with the ink storage chamber, wherein the ink refill unit includes:
体部，其容纳有一些墨；和a body containing some ink; and
对接部分，其具有墨出口和阀致动器结构，并且a docking portion having ink outlet and valve actuator structures, and
该对接部分在使用时可松开地接合到该接口以致动该入口阀和出口阀，于是由于该墨存储室中的负压，墨盒由来自该体部的墨填充。The docking portion is releasably engaged to the interface in use to actuate the inlet and outlet valves, whereupon the ink cartridge is filled with ink from the body due to negative pressure in the ink storage chamber.
在另一方面，提供一种打印头，该打印头设置成由负压墨存储室供应墨，该负压墨存储室设置成由再充墨单元经过常开的出口阀填充，该再充墨单元包括：In another aspect, there is provided a printhead arranged to be supplied with ink from a negative pressure ink storage chamber arranged to be filled by an ink refill unit through a normally open outlet valve, the refill ink Units include:
体部，其容纳有一些墨；a body containing some ink;
接合结构，其用于可松开地接合到该墨存储室；和engaging structure for releasably engaging to the ink storage chamber; and
出口阀致动器，其用于当该再充墨单元接合到该墨存储室时关闭出口阀。an outlet valve actuator for closing the outlet valve when the ink refill unit is engaged to the ink storage chamber.
在另一方面，提供一种打印头，其中：In another aspect, a printhead is provided wherein:
该负压墨存储室设置成由再充墨单元填充，the negative pressure ink storage chamber is arranged to be filled by an ink refill unit,
使用时，该墨存储室保持负压以避免墨无意中从喷嘴泄漏；In use, the ink storage chamber maintains a negative pressure to prevent ink from inadvertently leaking from the nozzle;
该再充墨单元包括容纳一些墨的体部、墨出口和增压装置；The ink refill unit includes a body containing some ink, an ink outlet and pressurization means;
当该再充墨单元接合到该墨存储室时，随着由于负压而将墨从该体部通过该墨出口抽入到该墨存储室直到压力平衡，该增压装置使得该单元的一部分向内受压；并且When the refill unit is engaged to the ink storage chamber, the pressurization device causes a portion of the unit to pressed inward; and
当该再充墨单元接着从该墨存储室脱离时，该增压装置松开该墨存储室向内受压的一部分以重新建立负压。When the ink refill unit is subsequently disengaged from the ink storage chamber, the pressurizing device releases the inwardly pressurized portion of the ink storage chamber to re-establish negative pressure.
在另一方面，提供一种打印头，其结合有用于喷墨打印机的墨盒，该墨盒包括：In another aspect, there is provided a printhead incorporating an ink cartridge for an inkjet printer, the ink cartridge comprising:
具有相对的壁部的墨存储室，所述壁部由柔性壁装置连接而限定可变的墨存储空间；和an ink storage chamber having opposing wall portions joined by flexible wall means to define a variable ink storage space; and
用于供应墨的供墨系统，该供墨系统用于将墨提供给具有一组喷嘴的打印头，an ink supply system for supplying ink for supplying ink to a printhead having a set of nozzles,
其中一个相对的壁部是可移动的并被偏置而扩大该可变的墨存储空间，以在该墨存储室中产生负压，从而避免墨无意中从所述喷嘴泄漏。One of the opposing wall portions is movable and biased to expand the variable ink storage space to create a negative pressure in the ink storage chamber to prevent ink from inadvertently leaking from the nozzle.
在另一方面，提供一种打印头，其中：In another aspect, a printhead is provided wherein:
该负压墨存储室具有用于可松开地接合到用于填充墨的再充墨单元的接口，该接口具有用于控制墨流入和流出该存储室的阀；并且The negative pressure ink storage chamber has an interface for releasably engaging to a refill unit for refilling ink, the interface having a valve for controlling the flow of ink into and out of the storage chamber; and
该再充墨单元包括容纳一些墨的体部、墨出口和阀致动器，该阀致动器用于当再充墨单元接合到该接口时致动所述阀，使得该阀致动器以预定顺序致动该阀。The refill unit includes a body containing some ink, an ink outlet, and a valve actuator for actuating the valve when the refill unit is engaged to the interface such that the valve actuator The valves are actuated in a predetermined sequence.
在另一方面，提供一种结合有墨盒的打印头，该墨盒形成为喷墨打印机的一部分，该打印机还具有控制电路和用于可松开地结合到该再充墨单元的接口，其中该再充墨单元包括：In another aspect, there is provided a printhead incorporating an ink cartridge formed as part of an inkjet printer, the printer also having control circuitry and an interface for releasable coupling to the refill unit, wherein the The refill unit consists of:
体部，其容纳有一些墨；a body containing some ink;
墨出口；和ink export; and
存储器电路，该存储器电路用于存储与墨的至少一个特征相关的信息，并且memory circuitry for storing information related to at least one characteristic of the ink, and
其中使用时，该存储器电路允许控制电路询问该信息而验证该再充墨单元中的墨适于该打印机。Where used, the memory circuit allows the control circuit to interrogate the information to verify that the ink in the refill unit is suitable for the printer.
在另一方面，提供一种打印头，还包括：In another aspect, a printhead is provided, further comprising:
喷嘴板，该喷嘴板中形成有一组喷嘴；和a nozzle plate having a set of nozzles formed therein; and
打印头维护组件，其包括当打印头不使用时封住该组喷嘴的封口器和用于接合到该喷嘴板并擦拭喷嘴的清洁器，a printhead maintenance kit comprising a capper to seal the set of nozzles when the printhead is not in use and a cleaner for engaging the nozzle plate and wiping the nozzles,
其中，该清洁器位于该封口器的相对侧之间。Wherein, the cleaner is located between opposite sides of the sealer.
在另一方面，提供一种打印头，其中该喷墨打印机包括：In another aspect, a printhead is provided, wherein the inkjet printer includes:
维护组件，其用于在该组件盖住该组喷嘴的遮盖位置和离开该组喷嘴的未遮盖位置之间移动；和a maintenance assembly for movement between a covered position in which the assembly covers the set of nozzles and an uncovered position away from the set of nozzles; and
机械化驱动，用于在该遮盖位置和未遮盖位置之间移动该维护组件。A mechanized drive is used to move the maintenance assembly between the covered position and the uncovered position.
在另一方面，提供一种结合有喷墨打印机的墨盒的打印头，该墨盒具有用于接合到再充墨单元以补充该墨盒的接口，其中该再充墨单元包括：In another aspect, there is provided a printhead incorporating an ink cartridge of an inkjet printer, the ink cartridge having an interface for engaging to a refill unit to replenish the ink cartridge, wherein the refill unit includes:
墨存储室；ink storage chamber;
对接部分，用于接合到该墨盒的接口，该对接部分的基板具有一个墨出口，该墨出口用于连接到该接口上的入口；和a docking portion for engaging to the interface of the ink cartridge, the substrate of the docking portion having an ink outlet for connection to the inlet on the interface; and
接合结构，其用于可松开地接合到该墨存储室，该接合结构形成于该基板的横向中心线上，该墨出口的中心与该横向中心线隔开。An engagement structure for releasably engaging to the ink storage chamber is formed on a transverse centerline of the substrate, the center of the ink outlet being spaced from the transverse centerline.
在另一方面，提供一种结合有喷墨打印机的墨盒的打印头，该墨盒具有用于接合到再充墨单元以补充该墨盒的接口、部分地由管状柔性壁限定的墨存储室、和用于以一个预定量收缩该柔性壁的收缩机构，其中该再充墨单元包括：In another aspect, there is provided a printhead incorporating an ink cartridge of an inkjet printer having an interface for coupling to a refill unit to replenish the ink cartridge, an ink storage chamber defined in part by a tubular flexible wall, and a retraction mechanism for retracting the flexible wall by a predetermined amount, wherein the refill unit comprises:
体部，其容纳有一些墨；和a body containing some ink; and
对接部分，用于接合到该墨盒的接口，该对接部分具有用于连接到该接口上的入口的墨出口，和多个收缩致动器，该收缩致动器用于当该再充墨单元接合到该接口时致动该收缩机构，并且当该再充墨单元脱离该接口时松开该收缩机构。a docking portion for engaging to the interface of the ink cartridge, the docking portion having an ink outlet for connecting to the inlet on the interface, and a plurality of retraction actuators for when the refill unit is engaged The retraction mechanism is activated when the interface is reached, and the retraction mechanism is released when the refill unit is disengaged from the interface.
在另一方面，提供一种结合有喷墨打印机的墨盒的打印头，该墨盒具有用于接合到再充墨单元以补充该墨盒的接口，其中该再充墨单元包括：In another aspect, there is provided a printhead incorporating an ink cartridge of an inkjet printer, the ink cartridge having an interface for engaging to a refill unit to replenish the ink cartridge, wherein the refill unit includes:
体部，其容纳有一些墨；a body containing some ink;
墨出口，其用于接合到该接口中的互补的墨入口；和an ink outlet for a complementary ink inlet that engages into the interface; and
插销，其从该体部延伸而用于插入到该接口中的孔中，该插销的横截面与该孔限定的形状相匹配，以确保该再充墨单元正确地配合到该墨盒。A pin extending from the body for insertion into the hole in the interface has a cross-section matching the shape defined by the hole to ensure proper fit of the refill unit to the ink cartridge.
在另一方面，提供一种结合有喷墨打印机的墨盒的打印头，该墨盒设置成由再充墨单元补充，该再充墨单元包括：In another aspect, there is provided a printhead incorporating an ink cartridge of an inkjet printer arranged to be replenished by an ink refill unit comprising:
体部，其容纳有一些墨；a body containing some ink;
墨出口，其用于接合到该墨盒的互补的墨入口；和an ink outlet for coupling to a complementary ink inlet of the ink cartridge; and
可视指示器，当预定量的墨从该再充墨单元流入到该墨盒中时，该可视指示器用于提供可视的指示。A visual indicator for providing a visual indication when a predetermined amount of ink has flowed from the refill unit into the ink cartridge.
在另一方面，提供一种打印头，其中该喷墨打印机包括：In another aspect, a printhead is provided, wherein the inkjet printer includes:
外壳，其具有铰接安装的面板，用以进入到其内部；和an enclosure having hingedly mounted panels for accessing its interior; and
支架，其容纳在该外壳内以支撑墨盒，该支架具有铰接安装的盖，该盖打开以允许插入和取下墨盒，a bracket received within the housing to support the ink cartridge, the bracket having a hingedly mounted cover that opens to allow insertion and removal of the ink cartridge,
其中该盖的铰接轴和该面板的铰接轴平行，并且wherein the hinge axis of the cover is parallel to the hinge axis of the panel, and
其中该盖和该面板都沿相同方向打开。Wherein the cover and the panel both open in the same direction.
在另一方面，提供一种打印头，其设置为喷墨打印机的可更换的页宽打印头并具有用于将电力和打印数据传输给该喷嘴的打印头触点，其中该打印机包括：In another aspect, there is provided a printhead configured as a replaceable pagewidth printhead of an inkjet printer and having printhead contacts for delivering power and print data to the nozzles, wherein the printer includes:
相应的触点，其用于将电力和打印数据提供给打印头触点；和corresponding contacts for providing power and print data to the printhead contacts; and
选择性的偏置机构，使得在打印时该打印头触点和相应的触点被偏置而接合，而安装或取下打印头时二者从偏置的结合中松开。An optional biasing mechanism such that the printhead contacts and corresponding contacts are biased into engagement during printing and released from biased engagement when the printhead is installed or removed.
在另一方面，提供一种打印头，其设置为喷墨打印机的可更换的页宽打印头并具有用于将电力和打印数据传输给该喷嘴的打印头触点，其中该打印机包括：In another aspect, there is provided a printhead configured as a replaceable pagewidth printhead of an inkjet printer and having printhead contacts for delivering power and print data to the nozzles, wherein the printer includes:
相应的触点，其用于将电力和打印数据提供给打印头触点；和corresponding contacts for providing power and print data to the printhead contacts; and
盖件，用于在打开和关闭位置之间移动，并且a cover for movement between open and closed positions, and
其中，在打开位置可安装或取下该打印头，并且在打印时该盖件处于关闭位置，从而，当该盖件移动到该关闭位置时，该打印头触点和相应的触点移动到接合状态，而当该盖件移动到该打开位置时，该打印头触点和相应的触点脱离。Wherein, the print head can be installed or removed in the open position, and the cover is in the closed position when printing, so that when the cover moves to the closed position, the print head contacts and corresponding contacts move to Engaged state, and when the cover moves to the open position, the print head contact and the corresponding contact are disengaged.
在另一方面，提供一种结合在喷墨打印机的墨盒中的打印头，该墨盒包括：In another aspect, there is provided a printhead incorporated in an ink cartridge for an inkjet printer, the ink cartridge comprising:
至少一个墨存储室；at least one ink storage chamber;
供墨系统，其用于将墨从该或各个墨室提供给打印头；和an ink supply system for supplying ink from the or each ink chamber to the printhead; and
维护站，其用于接合到该打印头以执行一项或多项维护功能。A maintenance station for engaging to the printhead to perform one or more maintenance functions.
在另一方面，提供一种结合在支架中的打印头，该支架用于将墨盒保持在喷墨打印机中，该支架包括多个墨存储室，该支架包括多个接口，该接口分别对应于该墨存储室，In another aspect, there is provided a printhead incorporated in a cradle for holding an ink cartridge in an inkjet printer, the cradle comprising a plurality of ink storage chambers, the cradle comprising a plurality of ports respectively corresponding to The ink storage chamber,
其中各个接口构造成容纳再充墨单元以补充相应的墨存储室。Each of the ports is configured to receive an ink refill unit to replenish the corresponding ink storage chamber.
在另一方面，提供一种打印头，其中该打印头集成电路通过使用平板掩膜蚀刻及沉积技术形成于晶片基底上，该打印头还包括：In another aspect, a printhead is provided, wherein the printhead integrated circuit is formed on a wafer substrate by using a flat mask etching and deposition technique, the printhead further comprising:
集成电路支撑结构，其用于安装在打印机内并与介质进给通路相邻；和an integrated circuit support structure for mounting within the printer adjacent to the media feed path; and
聚合体密封膜，其位于该集成电路支撑结构和该打印头集成电路之间，用于将该打印头集成电路固定到该集成电路支撑结构上。A polymer sealing film is positioned between the integrated circuit support structure and the printhead integrated circuit for securing the printhead integrated circuit to the integrated circuit support structure.
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现在将仅为示例性的参照附图中示出的优选实施方式来描述本发明，其中：The invention will now be described by way of example only with reference to preferred embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings, in which:
图1示出了打印机的前视立体图，输入托盘中带有纸张并且收集托盘处于伸出的状态；Figure 1 shows a front perspective view of the printer with paper in the input tray and the collection tray in an extended state;
图2示出了图1的打印机(输入托盘内无纸且收集托盘缩回)，其机壳打开露出内部；Figure 2 shows the printer of Figure 1 (with no paper in the input tray and retracted collection tray), with its cabinet open to reveal the interior;
图3示出了根据本发明的一个实施方式的打印系统的文件数据流程示意图；Fig. 3 shows a schematic diagram of a file data flow of a printing system according to an embodiment of the present invention;
图4示出了更详细的示意图，其示出了图3的打印系统中使用的架构；Figure 4 shows a more detailed schematic diagram illustrating the architecture used in the printing system of Figure 3;
图5示出了用于图3的打印系统的控制电子器件实施方式的框图；Figure 5 shows a block diagram of an embodiment of control electronics for the printing system of Figure 3;
图6示出了支架单元的立体图，打开该组件并从其取下墨盒单元；Figure 6 shows a perspective view of the stand unit, opening the assembly and removing the cartridge unit from it;
图7示出了图6的支架单元，盖组件位于其关闭位置；Figure 7 shows the stand unit of Figure 6 with the cover assembly in its closed position;
图8示出了图6的墨盒单元的前视立体图；Figure 8 shows a front perspective view of the ink cartridge unit of Figure 6;
图9示出了图8的墨盒单元的分解立体图；Figure 9 shows an exploded perspective view of the ink cartridge unit of Figure 8;
图10示出了图9中示出的墨盒单元的主体部的分解前视立体图；Figure 10 shows an exploded front perspective view of the main body portion of the ink cartridge unit shown in Figure 9;
图11示出了位于图9中示出的主体部内的墨存储模块组件的仰视立体图；Figure 11 shows a bottom perspective view of the ink storage module assembly located within the main body portion shown in Figure 9;
图12示出了图11中示出的其中一个墨存储模块的分解前视立体图；Figure 12 shows an exploded front perspective view of one of the ink storage modules shown in Figure 11;
图13示出了图12中示出的墨存储模块的仰视立体图；Figure 13 shows a bottom perspective view of the ink storage module shown in Figure 12;
图14示出了图12中示出的墨存储模块的俯视立体图；Figure 14 shows a top perspective view of the ink storage module shown in Figure 12;
图15示出了图9中示出的打印头组件的俯视立体图；Figure 15 shows a top perspective view of the printhead assembly shown in Figure 9;
图16示出了图15中示出的打印头组件的分解立体图；Figure 16 shows an exploded perspective view of the printhead assembly shown in Figure 15;
图17示出了图15中示出的打印头组件的反向分解立体图；Figure 17 shows a reverse exploded perspective view of the printhead assembly shown in Figure 15;
图18示出了图15中示出的打印头组件的横截面端视图；Figure 18 shows a cross-sectional end view of the printhead assembly shown in Figure 15;
图19示出了如图16～18所示的打印头集成电路模块的下降三角端的局部放大立体图；Fig. 19 shows a partial enlarged perspective view of the descending triangle end of the print head integrated circuit module as shown in Figs. 16-18;
图20示出了如图16～19所示的两个打印头集成电路模块之间的连接的局部放大立体图；Fig. 20 shows a partially enlarged perspective view of the connection between two printhead integrated circuit modules as shown in Figs. 16-19;
图21示出了图19中示出的打印头集成电路的下侧视图；Figure 21 shows an underside view of the printhead integrated circuit shown in Figure 19;
图22A示出了图15的打印头组件的透明顶视图，特别示出用于将墨供应到图22A打印头集成电路的墨管线；Figure 22A shows a transparent top view of the printhead assembly of Figure 15, particularly showing the ink lines for supplying ink to the printhead integrated circuit of Figure 22A;
图22B是图22A的部分放大视图；Figure 22B is a partially enlarged view of Figure 22A;
图23示出了用于喷射墨的单个喷嘴的竖直截面图，用于本发明的静止状态；Figure 23 shows a vertical cross-sectional view of a single nozzle for ejecting ink, for the stationary state of the present invention;
图24示出了图23的喷嘴在初始致动阶段的竖直截面图；Figure 24 shows a vertical cross-sectional view of the nozzle of Figure 23 during an initial actuation phase;
图25示出了图24的喷嘴稍后在致动阶段的竖直截面图；Figure 25 shows a vertical cross-sectional view of the nozzle of Figure 24 later in the actuation phase;
图26示出了图23的喷嘴在图25中示出的致动状态的立体局部竖直截面图；Figure 26 shows a perspective partial vertical cross-sectional view of the nozzle of Figure 23 in the actuated state shown in Figure 25;
图27示出了图23的喷嘴的立体截面图，省去墨；Figure 27 shows a perspective cross-sectional view of the nozzle of Figure 23, omitting the ink;
图28示出了图27的喷嘴的竖直剖视图；Figure 28 shows a vertical cross-sectional view of the nozzle of Figure 27;
图29示出了图23的喷嘴的立体局部竖直截面图Figure 29 shows a perspective partial vertical cross-sectional view of the nozzle of Figure 23
图30示出了图23的喷嘴的平面图；Figure 30 shows a plan view of the nozzle of Figure 23;
图31示出了图23的喷嘴的平面图，取下其杠杆臂和可移动喷嘴以更清楚；Figure 31 shows a plan view of the nozzle of Figure 23 with its lever arm and movable nozzle removed for greater clarity;
图32示出了结合有多个图23示出类型的喷嘴装置的打印头芯片的一部分的立体截面图；Figure 32 shows a perspective cross-sectional view of a portion of a printhead die incorporating a plurality of nozzle arrangements of the type shown in Figure 23;
图33示出了用于喷射墨的单个喷嘴的墨腔室的示意性截面视图，该喷嘴是形成气泡的加热元件致动器类型的。Figure 33 shows a schematic cross-sectional view of an ink chamber for a single nozzle ejecting ink, the nozzle being of the bubble forming heating element actuator type.
图34A～34C示出了热弯曲致动器的基本操作原理；Figures 34A-34C illustrate the basic principles of operation of a thermal bending actuator;
图35示出了与图34一致的单个喷墨喷嘴装置的三维视图；Figure 35 shows a three-dimensional view of a single inkjet nozzle arrangement consistent with Figure 34;
图36示出了一组图35中示出的喷嘴装置。FIG. 36 shows a set of nozzle arrangements shown in FIG. 35 .
图37示出了用于本发明的打印机的CMOS驱动器和控制块的示意图；Figure 37 shows a schematic diagram of a CMOS driver and control block for a printer of the present invention;
图38示出了喷嘴柱和图37的CMOS块中的点移位寄存器之间关系的示意图；Fig. 38 shows a schematic diagram of the relationship between the nozzle column and the dot shift register in the CMOS block of Fig. 37;
图39示出了单元格(unit cell)及其与图38的喷嘴柱和点移位寄存器的关系的更详细的示意图；Figure 39 shows a more detailed schematic diagram of a unit cell and its relationship to the nozzle column and point shift register of Figure 38;
图40示出了用于本发明的打印机中单个打印机喷嘴的逻辑的电路框图；Figure 40 shows a block circuit diagram of the logic for a single printer nozzle in the printer of the present invention;
图41示出了图9中示出的墨盒单元的维护组件的前视立体图；Figure 41 shows a front perspective view of the maintenance assembly of the ink cartridge unit shown in Figure 9;
图42示出了图41的维护组件的分解前视立体图；Figure 42 shows an exploded front perspective view of the maintenance assembly of Figure 41;
图43示出了图41的维护组件下侧的分解前视立体图；Figure 43 shows an exploded front perspective view of the underside of the maintenance assembly of Figure 41;
图44示出了在遮盖状态下操作性地安装到本发明的墨盒单元的维护组件的截面图；Figure 44 shows a cross-sectional view of a maintenance assembly operatively mounted to an ink cartridge unit of the present invention in a covered state;
图45A和图45B示出了根据本发明实施方式的支架单元的框架结构的前视和后视立体图；45A and 45B show front and rear perspective views of a frame structure of a stand unit according to an embodiment of the present invention;
图46A和图46B示出了本发明的维护驱动组件远离图45A和图45B的框架结构的左侧视和右侧视立体图；46A and 46B show left and right perspective views of the maintenance drive assembly of the present invention away from the frame structure of FIGS. 45A and 45B;
图47示出了图45A和图45B的支撑杆组件装配到PCB组件的立体图；Figure 47 shows a perspective view of the support rod assembly of Figures 45A and 45B assembled to a PCB assembly;
图48示出了连接到与盖组件相关联的弹簧组件的图47的支撑杆组件的臂的侧视立体图；48 illustrates a side perspective view of an arm of the strut assembly of FIG. 47 connected to a spring assembly associated with the cap assembly;
图49A～图49C示出了根据本发明的一个实施方式的支架单元的各个视图；49A-49C show various views of a stand unit according to an embodiment of the present invention;
图50A和图50B示出了带有盖组件的支架单元分别位于关闭和打开位置的的侧视截面图；50A and 50B show side cross-sectional views of the stand unit with the cover assembly in closed and open positions, respectively;
图51A和图51B示出了根据本发明的一个实施方式的再充墨单元的俯视和仰视立体图；51A and 51B show top and bottom perspective views of an ink refill unit according to one embodiment of the present invention;
图51C示出了图51A和51B的再充墨单元的分解视图；Figure 51C shows an exploded view of the refill unit of Figures 51A and 51B;
图52示出了对接到盖组件的对接口的图51A和51B的再充墨单元的立体图；Figure 52 shows a perspective view of the refill unit of Figures 51A and 51B docked to the docking port of the cap assembly;
图53示出了其中具有墨盒并且盖关闭的支架的平面图；Figure 53 shows a plan view of the cradle with the ink cartridge therein and the cover closed;
图54A示出了沿图53中的A-A线的再充墨单元和打印引擎的截面图；Figure 54A shows a cross-sectional view of the refill unit and print engine along line A-A in Figure 53;
图54B示出了沿图53中的B-B线的再充墨单元和打印引擎的截面图；Figure 54B shows a cross-sectional view of the refill unit and print engine along line B-B in Figure 53;
图54C示出了位于与打印引擎对接的位置的再充墨单元沿图53中的C-C线的截面图；和Figure 54C shows a cross-sectional view of the refill unit in a position docked with the print engine along line C-C in Figure 53; and
图54D示出了位于与打印引擎对接的位置的再充墨单元沿图53中的D-D线的截面图。Figure 54D shows a cross-sectional view of the refill unit in a position to interface with the print engine along line D-D in Figure 53 .
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图1示出实施本发明的打印机单元2。介质供应托盘3支撑并供给待由打印引擎(隐藏在打印机机壳内)打印的介质8。已打印的介质8从打印引擎进给到用以收集的介质输出托盘4。用户界面5是LCD触摸屏其使得用户可控制打印机单元2的运行。Figure 1 shows a
图2示出打印机单元2的盖7打开以露出位于内腔6内的打印引擎1。拾取机构9与输入托盘3(为了清楚起见未示出)中的介质相接合并将单张介质进给到打印引擎1。打印引擎1包括介质传送装置，其将单张介质带走并将其进给而经过打印头组件(下面描述)以供打印，随后输送到介质输出托盘4(示出其处于收回状态)。FIG. 2 shows the lid 7 of the
图3示意性地示出打印机单元2设置为如何将从诸如计算机系统702的外部源接收的文档打印到例如纸张的打印介质上。在此方面，打印机单元2包括与计算机系统702的电连接，以接收预处理的数据。在示出的特定情形中，外部计算机系统702编程为执行打印文档所涉及的各个步骤，包括接收文档(步骤703)、缓存文档(步骤704)和光栅化文档(步骤706)，然后压缩文档(步骤708)以传输到打印机单元2。Figure 3 schematically shows how the
根据本发明的一个实施方式，打印机单元2从外部计算机系统702接收压缩的、多层页图像形式的文档，其中控制电子器件766缓存该图像(步骤710)，然后扩展该图像(步骤712)以进一步处理。对扩展的连续色调层(contone layer)进行仿色(步骤714)，然后将从扩展步骤来的黑色层复合到仿色后的连续色调层上(步骤716)。还可使用人眼大致不可见的红外墨施加编码数据以形成待打印(若需要)的附加层(步骤718)。该黑色、仿色后连续色调层和红外层相结合(步骤720)而形成一个提供给打印头的页面以供打印(步骤722)。According to one embodiment of the invention, the
在具体的结构中，与待打印的文档相关的数据被分成用于文本和艺术线条的高分辨率二值掩码层(bi-level mask layer)，和用于图像和背景色的中分辨率连续色调彩色图像层。可选地，通过增加用于具有从图像或浅色中抽取的色彩数据的纹理化文本和艺术线条的中高分辨率连续色调纹理层，而可支持彩色文本。打印架构通过以抽象的“图像”和“纹理”层而表现该连续色调层而归纳这些连续色调层，该“图像”和“纹理”层可以是指图像数据或浅色数据(flat color data)。基于内容将数据分成层，遵照了基本模型混合光栅内容(MRC)模式，其应为本领域技术人员所理解。与MRC基本模式类似，该打印架构在数据重叠打印的某些情形中进行了折衷。特别是，在一个形式中，在明显体现该折衷的过程(冲突解决)中，所有重叠减少到3层表示。In a concrete structure, the data related to the document to be printed is divided into a high-resolution bi-level mask layer for text and line-art, and a medium-resolution one for images and background colors Continuous tone color image layer. Optionally, color text can be supported by adding medium to high resolution contone texture layers for textured text and line art with color data extracted from images or tints. The print architecture generalizes these contone layers by representing them as abstract "image" and "texture" layers, which can refer to image data or flat color data . Separation of data into layers based on content follows the basic model Mixed Raster Content (MRC) schema, which should be understood by those skilled in the art. Similar to the MRC basic mode, this printing architecture makes a compromise in some cases where data overlaps printing. In particular, in one form, all overlaps are reduced to a 3-layer representation in a process that clearly embodies this trade-off (conflict resolution).
图4示出了打印引擎控制器766进行的打印数据处理。如前所提及的，数据以压缩的多层页图像的形式输送到打印机单元2，图像的预处理由主要基于软件的计算机系统702执行。然后，打印引擎控制器766使用主要基于硬件的系统来处理该数据。FIG. 4 shows print data processing by the
接收数据时，分配器730将数据从专有的表达形式转换为硬件指定的表达形式，并确保该数据传送到正确的硬件设备，同时，遵守数据传送到这些设备时的任何限制或需求。分配器730将已转换的数据分配到多个传输管线(pipeline)732中的其中一个。该传输管线彼此相同，并且本质上提供解压缩、缩放和点合成(dot composite)功能，以产生一组可打印的点输出。When data is received,
各个管线732包括缓冲器734以接收数据。连续色调解压器736解压缩彩色连续色调平面，掩码解压器解压缩单色(文本)层。连续色调和掩码缩放器740和742分别地对解压后的连续色调平面和掩码平面进行缩放，以与要在其上打印页面的介质的尺寸相符合。Each
已缩放了的连续色调平面然后由仿色器744仿色。在一种形式中，采用了随机的分散点仿色。与聚集点(或者调幅)仿色不同，分散点(或者调频)仿色再现了高空间频率(即图像细节)，其几乎达到了点分辨率的极限，同时，当由眼睛从空间上整合时，还在其全彩色深度上再现了低空间频率。仔细地设计随机仿色矩阵，以在图像上铺开时基本上不会引起不利的低频图案。由此，其尺寸典型地超出支持特定数目的强度级(例如16×16×8位用于257个强度级)所需的最小尺寸。The scaled contone plane is then dithered by
然后，仿色后的平面在点合成器746中以逐点的方式合成，以提供适合打印的点数据。该数据被传送到数据分配和驱动电路748，数据分配和驱动电路748接着将数据分配给适当的喷嘴致动器750，喷嘴致动器750接着使得墨在适当的时间以下文将要更详细地描述的方式从适当的喷嘴752喷出。The dithered planes are then composited on a dot-by-dot basis in dot compositor 746 to provide dot data suitable for printing. This data is communicated to the data distribution and drive
需要理解的是，打印引擎控制器766内采用的对打印图像进行处理的部件极大地取决于数据表现的方式。由此，打印引擎控制器766可能具有额外的软件和/或硬件部件来在打印机单元2内执行更多的处理，从而减小对计算机系统702的依赖性。可选地，打印引擎控制器766可采用更少的软件和/或硬件部件来执行更少的处理，从而在将数据传输到打印机单元2之前依靠计算机系统702来将图像处理到更高程度。It should be understood that the components employed within
图5示出了执行上述任务所需要的部件的框图。在该架构中，硬件管线732实现为小型办公家庭办公打印机引擎芯片(Small Office HomeOffice Printer Engine Chip，SoPEC)766。如图所示，SoPEC设备包括3个明显不同的子系统：中央处理单元(CPU)子系统771、动态随机存取存储器(DRAM)子系统772和打印引擎管线(Print Engine Pipeline，PEP)子系统773。Figure 5 shows a block diagram of the components required to perform the tasks described above. In this architecture, the
CPU子系统771包括控制并配置其它子系统所有方面的CPU 775。其对于协调和同步打印机引擎1的所有元件提供了的全面的支持。其还控制与QA芯片(下面描述)的低速通信。CPU子系统771还包括不同的外围设备以辅助CPU 775，例如通用输入输出(GPIO，其包括马达控制)、中断控制器单元(ICU)、LSS主控器和通用计时器。CPU子系统上的串行通信块(SCB)在向主机提供全速USB1.1接口，并向其它SoPEC设备(未示出)提供内部SoPEC接口(ISI)。
DRAM子系统772接受来自CPU及串行通信块(SCB)和PEP子系统中的块的请求。DRAM子系统772，特别是DRAM接口单元(DIU)仲裁各种请求并确定哪一个请求应该赢得对DRAM的存取。DIU基于配置参数进行仲裁，以允许对于所有请求者而言都对DRAM有充分的存取。DIU还隐藏了DRAM的实现特征，例如页大小、存储体数目和刷新速率。The
打印引擎管线(PEP)子系统773接收DRAM的压缩页并将其转换成传往打印头接口(PHI)的用于指定打印线的二值点，该打印头接口直接与打印头通信。该页扩展管线的第一阶段是连续色调解码器单元(Contone Decoder Unit，CDU)、无损二值解码器(Lossless Bi-LevelDecoder，LBD)并且若需要还有标记编码器(Tag Encoder，TE)。该CDU展开JPEG压缩的连续色调(一般为CMYK)层，该LBD展开压缩的二值层(一般为K)，而当打印机单元2具有网页性能时，TE编码任意网页标记，以用于后来的转换(一般用IR或K墨)。第一阶段的输出是一组缓存：连续色调FIFO单元(CFU)、点FIFO单元(SFU)和标记FIFO单元(TFU)。CFU和SFU缓存在DRAM中实现。The print engine pipeline (PEP)
第二阶段是中间调色合成器单元(Halftone Compositor Unit，HCU)，其对连续色调层进行仿色并将位置标记和二值点层复合在所获得的二值仿色层上。The second stage is the Halftone Compositor Unit (HCU), which dithers the contone layer and composites the position markers and the binary point layer on the resulting binary dithered layer.
取决于SoPEC设备一起使用的打印头，可执行许多复合选项。多达6通道的二值数据在该阶段产生，然而并不是所有通道都可出现在打印头上。例如，打印头可能只是CMY，而将K推入到CMY通道中并且忽略IR。可选地，若IR墨不可用(或基于测试目的)，则任一编码标记能以K打印。Depending on the printhead used with the SoPEC device, many compounding options can be performed. Up to 6 channels of binary data are generated at this stage, however not all channels may be present on the printhead. For example, a print head might be CMY only, with K pushed into the CMY channel and IR ignored. Alternatively, if IR ink is not available (or for testing purposes), either coded mark can be printed in K.
在第三阶段，废喷嘴补偿器(Dead NozzleCompensator：DNC)通过颜色冗余及将废喷嘴数据中的错误扩散到周围的点中而补偿打印头中的废喷嘴。In the third stage, the dead nozzle compensator (Dead Nozzle Compensator: DNC) compensates for dead nozzles in the printhead by color redundancy and spreading errors in the dead nozzle data to surrounding dots.
得到的二值5通道点数据(一般为CMYK、红外)通过点线写单元(Dotline Writer Unit，DWU)将其缓冲并写到存储在DRAM中的一组线缓存器中。The obtained binary 5-channel point data (generally CMYK, infrared) is buffered and written into a set of line buffers stored in DRAM through the Dotline Writer Unit (DWU).
最后，点数据从DRAM中装载回来，并经过点FIFO单元而传送到打印头接口。点FIFO单元以系统时钟频率(pclk)接收行装载器单元(LineLoader Unit，LLU)的数据，而打印头接口从FIFO单元取走数据并以系统时钟频率的2/3倍的速率将其发送到打印头。Finally, the dot data is loaded back from DRAM and sent to the print head interface through the dot FIFO unit. The point FIFO unit receives the data of the line loader unit (LineLoader Unit, LLU) at the system clock frequency (pclk), while the print head interface takes the data from the FIFO unit and sends it to the Print Head.
优选形式中，DRAM是2.5M字节的，其中约2M字节可用于压缩页存储数据。压缩页以两个或多个条带(band)的方式接收，多个条带存储在存储器内。当页面的一个条带由PEP子系统773打印所消耗时，可下载一个新条带。新条带可以是当前页的或下一页的。In a preferred form, the DRAM is 2.5 Mbytes, of which about 2 Mbytes are available for compressed page storage data. Compressed pages are received in two or more bands, and the multiple bands are stored in memory. When a swath of a page is consumed by
使用条带技术使得在整个压缩页被下载完之前可开始打印一页，但是必须注意确保打印数据总是可用的，否则可能会发生缓存欠运行(buffer under-run)。Using striping makes it possible to start printing a page before the entire compressed page has been downloaded, but care must be taken to ensure that print data is always available, otherwise buffer under-runs may occur.
嵌入式USB 1.1设备从PC主机接收压缩页数据和控制指令，并便于将数据传送到DRAM(或多SoPEC系统中的另一个SoPEC设备，如下所述那样)。The embedded USB 1.1 device receives compressed page data and control commands from the host PC and facilitates data transfer to DRAM (or to another SoPEC device in a multi-SoPEC system, as described below).
多SoPEC设备可用于可选的实施方式中，并且根据具体的实现方式可执行不同的功能。例如，在某些情形下SoPEC设备可简单地用于其板上的(onboard)DRAM，而另一个SoPEC设备用于上述的各个解压缩和格式化功能。这可减小缓存欠运行的机率，该缓存欠运行可能出现在该页的所有数据已经被接收到之前打印机就开始打印，而剩下的数据还没有及时接收到的情形。增加另一SoPEC设备用于其存储器缓冲性能，使得其可缓存的数据量翻倍，即使未使用该另一芯片的任何其它性能。Multiple SoPEC devices may be used in alternative implementations and may perform different functions depending on the specific implementation. For example, in some cases a SoPEC device may simply be used for its onboard DRAM, while another SoPEC device is used for the various decompression and formatting functions described above. This reduces the chance of a buffer underrun, which can occur when the printer starts printing before all the data for the page has been received, and the remaining data is not received in time. Adding another SoPEC device for its memory buffering capability doubles the amount of data it can cache, even though any other capability of that other chip is not used.
各个SoPEC系统可具有数个质量保证(QA)设备，其设计成彼此配合而确保打印机机构的质量、供墨质量，从而打印头喷嘴在打印时不会受损，并确保软件质量以保证打印头和机构不会受损。Each SoPEC system can have several Quality Assurance (QA) devices designed to work with each other to ensure the quality of the printer mechanism, the quality of the ink supply so that the printhead nozzles are not damaged while printing, and the quality of the software to ensure that the printhead and institutions will not be damaged.
通常地，各个打印SoPEC将具有相关的打印机单元QA，该打印机单元QA存储与打印机单元的特征相关的信息，例如最大打印速度。墨盒单元还可包含QA芯片，其存储墨盒信息，例如剩余墨量，该QA芯片还可构造成用作ROM(有效地用作EEPROM)，其存储打印头特定的信息，例如废喷嘴映像及打印头特性。再充墨单元也可包括QA芯片，其存储填充墨信息，例如墨的种类/颜色和填充的墨的量。SoPEC设备中的CPU可选地装载并运行QA芯片中的程序代码，其有效地用作一个串行EEPROM。最后，SoPEC设备中的CPU运行逻辑QA芯片(即，软件QA芯片)。Typically, each printing SoPEC will have an associated printer unit QA which stores information relating to the characteristics of the printer unit, such as the maximum printing speed. The cartridge unit may also contain a QA chip, which stores cartridge information, such as the amount of ink remaining, and which can also be configured to act as a ROM (effectively as an EEPROM), which stores printhead-specific information, such as spent nozzle maps and printouts. head characteristics. The ink refill unit may also include a QA chip, which stores ink filling information, such as the type/color of ink and the amount of ink filled. The CPU in the SoPEC device optionally loads and runs program code in the QA chip, which effectively acts as a serial EEPROM. Finally, the CPU in the SoPEC device runs a logical QA chip (ie, a software QA chip).
通常，系统中所有的QA芯片物理上是相同的，仅仅是闪存的内容彼此不同。Typically, all QA chips in a system are physically identical, differing only in the content of the flash memory.
各个SoPEC具有两条LSS系统总线，其可与QA设备通信以进行系统认证及墨使用核算。各总线可使用大量的QA设备，并且这些QA设备在系统中的位置不受限制，只有打印机QA和墨QA设备应该位于分别的LSS总线上。Each SoPEC has two LSS system buses that can communicate with QA equipment for system certification and ink usage accounting. Each bus can use a large number of QA devices, and the location of these QA devices in the system is not limited, only printer QA and ink QA devices should be located on separate LSS buses.
使用中，逻辑QA与墨QA通信，以确定剩余的墨量。墨QA的回答参照打印机QA而进行认证。打印机QA的查证其自身由逻辑QA认证，从而对墨QA的回答间接地增加了一个额外的认证等级。In use, the Logic QA communicates with the Ink QA to determine the amount of ink remaining. The answer of the ink QA is authenticated with reference to the printer QA. The verification of the printer QA is itself authenticated by the logical QA, thus indirectly adding an additional level of authentication to the ink QA's answer.
QA芯片之间传输的数据通过数字签名的方式进行认证。在优选实施方式中，HMAC-SHA1认证用于数据，而RSA用于程序代码，然而也可使用其它方案。The data transmitted between QA chips is authenticated by means of digital signatures. In a preferred embodiment, HMAC-SHAl authentication is used for data and RSA for program code, however other schemes may be used.
应当理解的是，SoPEC设备因此控制打印引擎1的总体运行，并执行基本的数据处理任务以及同步并控制打印引擎1的各个部件的运行，以便于打印介质的处理，这将在下面讨论。It should be appreciated that the SoPEC device thus controls the overall operation of the
打印引擎print engine
在图6和7中示出了打印引擎1，其包括两个主要部分：墨盒单元10和支架单元12。In FIGS. 6 and 7 a
墨盒单元10的形状和尺寸设置为可容置在支架单元12内，并由安装在支架单元上的盖组件11而紧固在适当的位置。支架单元12又构造成固定在打印机单元2内以便于如上所述地进行打印。
图7示出装配形式的打印引擎1，墨盒单元10紧固在支架单元12中并且盖组件11关闭。打印引擎1控制响应于打印机单元2的用户界面5的用户输入的、与打印相关的各个方面。这些方面包括传送打印介质使之受控地通过打印头、以及墨受控地喷到正在经过的介质表面上。Figure 7 shows the
墨盒单元cartridge unit
在图8和9中详细地示出了墨盒单元10。参照图9的分解视图，墨盒单元10总体上包括主体部20、墨存储模块组件21、打印头组件22和维护组件23。
所有的这些部件组装在一起，形成一个一体的设备，其完整地包括了墨存储装置以及墨喷射装置。这种设置确保墨直接地供应到打印头组件22以按需地打印，并且如果需要更换墨存储装置或打印头组件或需要更换两者，这可以通过更换整个墨盒单元10而容易地实现。All of these components are assembled together to form an integrated device that completely includes the ink storage means and the ink ejection means. This arrangement ensures that ink is supplied directly to the
然而，打印头的使用寿命并不受墨供应的限制。墨盒单元10的顶面42具有接口61，以对接到墨的填充供应装置而在需要时补充墨存储模块45。再充墨单元及其对接到墨盒的过程在下面更详细地进行讨论。为了进一步延长打印头的寿命，墨盒单元带有一体的打印头维护组件23，其遮盖、擦拭并湿润该打印头。该组件也会更详细地进行描述。However, the life of the printhead is not limited by the ink supply. The
主体部Main body
墨盒单元10的主体部20在图10中更详细地示出，并包括具有开放的顶部和开放的纵向延伸侧壁的大致矩形的框架25。一对支柱从框架各端的下侧突出。该支柱26设置成将维护组件23以下面描述的方式安装到主体部10。The
墨出口模制件27在其与待容纳在该主体部20内的各个墨存储模块45相对应的下侧具有墨出口(未示出)。各墨出口具有一对向内延伸的硅环形密封件。该环形密封件与墨出口模制件27共同模制而成，并且将墨入口密封到下面描述的打印头组件上。墨出口模制件27超声焊接到矩形框架25的下侧。The
沿着框架25的一个纵向壁设置有一系列墨下悬喷管30。各个下悬喷管30的上端具有O形圈密封件29，以与各个墨存储模块(下面描述)的墨出口形成密封连接。当墨出口模制件27焊接到主体部20时，各个墨下悬喷管30与模制件27下侧的各个墨出口流体连通。Along one longitudinal wall of the frame 25 is provided a series of ink downspout nozzles 30 . The upper end of each downspout nozzle 30 has an O-
空气轴套31连接到加压空气源(未示出)并将气流提供到打印头组件中，其中该气流被引导流经打印头喷嘴以避免纸张灰尘堵塞(下文进一步描述)。Air bushing 31 is connected to a pressurized air source (not shown) and provides airflow into the printhead assembly where the airflow is directed through the printhead nozzles to avoid clogging with paper dust (further described below).
墨填充口35形成于各墨下悬喷管30的下部。这些填充口仅用于墨存储组件21的初始充填。墨存储组件的任何随后的再次充填使用下面描述的再充墨单元。为了辅助初始的填充过程，将真空施加到墨盒单元10顶面42上的通风孔41(参见图9)。通风孔41连接到各个墨存储模块45(下面描述)中的墨袋内部。墨通过填充口35进入并向上被抽吸到墨下悬喷管30而进入到墨存储空间。在填充过程中，墨盒单元是倾斜的，使得通风孔41是各个墨袋的最高点，并且填充到真空将墨抽吸通过通风孔41为止。这确保各个墨袋完全填充并且消除了空气。本领域技术人员将会理解混在到打印头的墨流中的气泡可能危害喷嘴的操作。An
如图15到17所示，下构件65的一端设置有多个注入口85。各个注入口85直接连通到其中一个通道67，并在发货及使用前提供一个可选的或额外的装置以向墨存储模块45加注墨。As shown in FIGS. 15 to 17 , one end of the
当墨存储模块充满时，将聚合体密封球33插入到填充口35和通风孔41中。When the ink storage module is full, the polymer sealing ball 33 is inserted into the
金属板34安装到框架25和出口模制件30的下侧以为墨盒单元10提供结构刚度。其通过锁定键38钩到框架25后壁的槽(未示出)中并转动板34直到该行倒钩卡合锁定结构32卡合锁定到外面一行孔37中。A
板34具有孔39，该孔容纳从出口模制件27的下表面突出的墨出口(未示出)。压制的金属板34还具有相对于框架25向下突出的凸缘部40，其用作下面更详细讨论的承载表面。
图11到14示出了墨盒单元10的墨存储组件盖21。盖21构造成配合到主体部20的框架25，以形成封闭的单元。如图11最佳所示，墨存储模块45安装到盖21的下侧，并延伸到主体部20设置的各腔室36中(参见图10)。11 to 14 illustrate the ink
图12、13和14中分别示出了其中一个存储模块45。墨袋46由例如Mylar
墨袋46在上板件47和下板件48之间延伸。其热熔接(或类似地方式)到板47和48实现气密密封。上板件47设置成容置阀芯49。阀芯具有入口阀16和出口阀18。阀芯49定位为使得其能够直接与形成于顶面42的端口51连通以从再充墨单元中接收墨，并直接连通到出口52以将墨输送到打印头组件22。如图14最佳所示，入口阀15通过位于上表面42内的端口51中的狭缝而容纳再充墨单元(稍后讨论)的墨输送针。当再充墨单元(下面描述)对接到墨盒单元10时，入口阀16被偏置而关闭和打开。The
反之，当再充墨单元对接时出口阀18被偏置而打开和关闭。过滤器215覆盖上板件47的出口阀的入口。该过滤器的尺寸形成为除去固体污物及气泡。如上所讨论的，压缩的气泡可能阻止喷嘴运行。Conversely, the
出口阀在盖21的下侧连接到管道52，该管道导向下悬喷管凸边216。当墨存储组件21放置在主体部20中时，凸边216密封在下悬喷管30端部的O形圈密封件29之上。The outlet valve is connected on the underside of the
上板47固定到盖21的下侧以将阀芯49保持在合适位置。下板48在凸边57和从盖21下侧延伸的四个支柱19的内边缘之内滑动。当袋46填充并扩张时，板48沿支柱19向下滑动。反之，当袋21变空时，其朝向盖21滑回。在下板48到达保持杆55之前，袋46的长度限制了下板48的行程。恒力弹簧54在保持杆55和凹陷销53之间延伸而朝向保持杆55偏压板48。反过来，其偏压袋46而使其扩张，从而保持袋中墨的负压。这避免了墨从打印头喷嘴的泄漏。An
袋收缩器bag shrinker
各墨存储模块45具有袋收缩器43，以在每次再填充操作后重新建立墨的负压。该收缩器43具有下凸边57，下凸边57抵靠住支柱19的端部并由保持杆55保持在合适位置。随着墨袋46的变空，下板48在下凸边57之内向上滑动。四个弯曲板58从下凸边57向上延伸到上凸边59。该板58略微向内弯曲。该再充墨单元(下面描述)具有四个收缩器致动器。当再充墨单元对接到墨盒单元时，该收缩器致动器穿过盖21中的孔60以将上凸边59朝向下凸边57推动。这使得板58进一步向内弯曲以按压袋46的每侧。Each
再填充的过程中，墨袋46中的负压将墨抽出再充墨单元。负压由朝向保持杆55偏压下板48的恒力弹簧54产生。当墨袋充满时，负压消失。墨袋46中若没有负压，有从喷嘴泄漏墨的危险。当再充墨单元从墨盒上取下时，在墨袋46中就重新建立了负压。由于四个收缩器致动器穿过盖21中的孔60缩回，弯曲板58可将上凸边59朝向上板件47推回。板58伸直，从而其不再按压袋46的侧面。这允许袋46微微凸出，并且当入口阀16关闭时，袋空间的略微增加恢复了负压。During refilling, negative pressure in
打印头组件print head assembly
打印头组件22在图15到18中更详细地示出，并适于附装到主体部20的下侧以从出口模制件27接收墨(参见图10)。The
打印头组件22一般包括细长的上构件62，该上构件构造成在主体部20下方、在支柱26之间延伸。多个U形夹63从上构件62突出。这些U形夹穿过设置在刚性板34中的凹陷部37并由形成于主体部20内的凸耳(未示出)捕获以紧固打印头组件22。
上构件62具有多个供给管64，当打印头组件22紧固到主体部20时，该管容纳在出口模制件27的出口中。供给管64可设置有外部涂层以防止墨泄漏。The
上构件62由液晶聚合体(LCP)制成，这提供了许多优点。其可模制为使得其热延展系数(CTE)类似于硅的热延展系数。应当理解的是，在打印头集成电路74(下面讨论)和下层模制件之间CTE的任意显著差别可能使得整个结构弯曲。然而，由于LCP的CTE沿模制方向比非模制方向小得多(～5ppm/℃相对于～20ppm/℃)，必须小心确保LCP模制件的模制方向与打印头集成电路(IC)74的纵向方向一致。LCP还具有相对高的刚度，其模量一般5倍于‘普通塑料’的模量，该‘普通塑料’例如为聚碳酸酯、苯乙烯、尼龙、PET和聚丙烯等。The
如图16最佳所示，上构件62具有用于容纳下构件65的开口槽结构，该下构件65通过粘合剂薄膜66结合到该上构件62。下构件65也由LCP制成并具有多个沿其长度形成的墨沟槽。各墨沟槽67从其中一个供给管64接收墨，并且沿打印头组件22的长度分配墨。该沟槽为1mm宽并以0.75mm厚的壁分隔。As best shown in FIG. 16 ,
在示出的实施方式中，下构件65具有5个沿其长度延伸的沟槽67。各沟槽67仅从5个供给管64中的其中一个接收墨，这5个供给管64又从其中一个墨存储模块45(参见图10)接收墨，以减小不同颜色墨混合的危险。由此，粘合剂薄膜66还用于密封各个沟槽67以防止当下构件65装配到上构件62时沟槽墨交叉混合。In the illustrated embodiment, the
在各沟槽67底部，是一系列等距孔69(图17中最佳示出)，以在下构件65的底面上限定5行孔69。中间行的孔69沿着下构件65的中心线延伸，该中心线直接位于打印头IC 74上方。如图22A最佳所示，在该中间行两侧的其它行的孔需要从各孔69到该中心的管道70，使得墨可供给到打印头IC 74。At the bottom of each
参照图18，打印头IC 74由聚合体密封膜71安装到下构件65的下侧。该膜可为例如PET或聚砜薄膜的热塑薄膜，或者其可为热固薄膜，例如由AL technologies and Rogers Corporation生产的产品。聚合体密封膜71是在中央薄膜两侧具有粘合剂层的层压材料，并且层压到下构件65的下侧。如图17、22A和22B所示，多个孔72由激光钻孔穿过粘合剂薄膜71形成为与设置在中央的墨输送点一致(中间行的孔69和管道70的端部)，用于在打印头IC 74和沟槽67之间形成流体连通。Referring to FIG. 18, the
聚合体密封膜71的厚度对于其提供的墨密封的效果是关键的。如图21到22B最佳所示，聚合体密封膜密封打印头IC 74背侧的蚀刻沟槽77以及该薄膜另一侧的管道70。然而，由于薄膜71密封管道70的开口端，其还可从该管道隆起或下陷到该管道中。该薄膜的下陷到管道70中的部分跨过打印头IC 74的数个蚀刻沟槽77。该下陷可能在分隔各个蚀刻沟槽77的壁部之间产生缝隙。很显然，这破坏了该密封并允许墨泄漏到打印头IC 74外部或泄漏到蚀刻沟槽77之间。The thickness of the
为了防止该情况的发生，聚合体密封膜71应该足够厚以考虑到任何下陷到管道70中时保持该蚀刻沟槽77的密封。聚合体密封膜71的最小厚度将取决于：To prevent this, the
1.该薄膜下陷到的管道的宽度；1. The width of the pipe into which the film sinks;
2.该薄膜的层叠结构的粘合剂层的厚度；2. The thickness of the adhesive layer of the laminated structure of the film;
3.当打印头IC 74被按压到其中时，粘合剂层的‘刚度’；及3. The 'stiffness' of the adhesive layer when the
4.层压材料中央薄膜材料的模量。4. The modulus of the central film material of the laminate.
厚度为25微米的聚合体密封膜71是适用于示出的打印头组件22的。然而，将厚度增加到50、100或者甚至200微米将相应地增加所提供的密封的可靠性。A
墨输送入口73形成于打印头IC 74的‘前’表面。入口73将墨供应给位于该入口内的各个喷嘴801(下面参照图23到36描述)。必须将墨输送到IC从而将墨供应给各个及每一个单独的入口73。因此，在单个打印头IC 74内的入口73物理上组合起来以降低墨供应的复杂性和线路复杂性。该入口逻辑上也是成组的以减小功率消耗并允许多种的打印速度。
各个打印头IC 74构造成接收并打印五种不同颜色的墨(C、M、Y、K和IR)并且每种颜色包括1280个墨入口，这些喷嘴分作偶数和奇数喷嘴(各640个)。用于每种颜色的偶数和奇数喷嘴在打印头IC 74上设置在不同行并且竖直地对齐以执行真实的1600dpi打印，意味着喷嘴801设置成10行，如图19清晰地所示。一行内两个相邻喷嘴801之间的水平距离是31.75微米，而两行喷嘴之间的垂直距离基于喷嘴的喷射次序，但是各行一般由确切数目的点线分开，加上相应于行喷射时间内纸张将移动的距离的点线的一小部分。而且，对于给定颜色的偶数和奇数行喷嘴的间隔必须使得其可共用墨沟槽，这将在下面描述。Each
正如前面所提到的，本发明涉及到页宽打印机，因而打印头IC 74设置成水平地延伸过打印头组件22的宽度。为了实现该目的，各个打印头IC 74彼此抵靠地连接到一起跨过粘合剂层71的表面，如图16和17所示。打印头IC 74可通过将IC加热到粘合剂层的熔点之上接着将其按压到密封薄膜71而将其附装到聚合体密封膜71，或者在将其按压到该薄膜之前用激光熔化IC下侧的粘合剂层。另一选择是在按压到薄膜71之前，均加热IC(不高于粘合剂层熔点)和粘合剂层。As previously mentioned, the present invention relates to page width printers, and thus the
各个打印头IC 74的长度约20～22mm。为了打印A4/美国信纸尺寸页，11-12个单独的打印头IC 74连续地连接到一起。单独的打印头IC 74的数目可变化以适应其它宽度的介质。The length of each
打印头IC 74能以多种方式连接到一起。图20中示出了一种用于连接IC 74的特别的方式。在该设置中，IC 74成形为在其端部连接到一起而形成水平直线的IC，在相邻IC之间没有竖直的偏移。在具有大致45度的角度的IC之间设置有倾斜连接。该连接边缘不是笔直的并具有锯齿剖面以便定位，并且IC 74以垂直于连接边缘测量约具有11微米的间距。在此设置中，在各行中最左侧的墨输送喷嘴73以10线的间距下降并以三角形构造设置。该设置在连接处提供了一定程度上重叠的喷嘴并且保持喷嘴的间距以确保墨滴在打印区域一致地输送。该设置还确保更多的硅设置在IC 74的边缘以确保足够的连接。在喷嘴的操作控制由SoPEC设备(稍候在说明书中讨论)执行的同时，喷嘴的补偿可在打印头中执行，或者还可由SoPEC设备执行，这取决于存储需求。在此方面，需要理解的是，设置在IC 74一端的喷嘴的下降三角形设置提供了最小的对打印头存储的需求。然而，在存储需求不是太关键时，可使用除了三角形之外的其它形状，例如，下降的行将采取梯形的形式。The printhead IC 74 can be connected together in a variety of ways. A particular way of connecting the IC 74 is shown in FIG. 20. In this arrangement, the
打印头IC的上表面沿其边缘设置有许多结合垫75，其提供一种装置用于从SoPEC设备接收数据和或电力以控制喷嘴73的运行。为了便于IC 74在粘合剂层71的表面上正确地定位，并且对齐IC 74，使得其正确地对齐形成于粘合剂层71上的孔72，在IC 74的表面上还设置有基准76。基准76是标记形式的，易于由适当的定位设备识别以指示IC 74相对于相邻IC和粘合剂层71的表面的真实位置，并以一定策略位于IC74的边缘且沿着粘合剂层71的长度方向。The upper surface of the printhead IC is provided along its edges with a number of
为了从形成于聚合体密封膜71内形成的孔72接收墨并将墨分配到墨入口73，各个打印头IC 74的下侧构造成如图21所示。设置有多个蚀刻沟槽77，各沟槽77流体连通到一对入口行73，用于输送一种特定颜色或种类的墨。沟槽77约88微米宽——这相当于聚合体密封膜71中孔的宽度，并沿IC 74的长度延伸。沟槽77由硅壁78分成各部分。各部分直接供以墨，以减小到入口73的流动通路及到各个喷嘴801的墨不足的可能性。在此方面，各部分通过其各自的入口73向每个部分的大约128个喷嘴801提供供给。In order to receive ink from
图22B更清楚地示出了墨如何供给到形成于IC 74下侧的蚀刻沟槽77以供应喷嘴73。如图所示，穿过聚合体密封薄膜71形成的孔72与其中一个沟槽77在一点对齐，在该处硅壁78将沟槽77分成各部分。孔72宽约80微米，其大致与沟槽77的宽度相同，使得一个孔72将墨供应到沟槽77的两个部分。需要理解的是，这使得在聚合体密封薄膜71中所需要的孔72的密度减半。FIG. 22B more clearly shows how ink is supplied to etched
在各个打印头IC 74附装并对齐到聚合体密封薄膜71的表面上之后，柔性PCB 79(参见图18)沿IC 74的边缘附装，使得控制信号和电力可提供给结合垫75而控制并操作喷嘴801。如图15更清晰地所示，柔性PCB 79自打印头组件22延伸并绕打印头组件22折叠。After the
柔性PCB 79可还沿其长度设置有多个去耦电容器81，以控制接收的电力和数据信号。如图16最佳所示，柔性PCB 79沿其长度形成有多个电气触点180，用于从支架单元12的控制电路接收电力和数据信号。多个孔80也沿着柔性PCB 79的末端边缘形成，而提供一种装置，用于将该柔性PCB附装到主体部20的刚性板件34的凸缘部分40。稍后将描述柔性PCB 79的电气触点与支架单元12的电力和数据触点接触的方式。The flex PCB 79 may also be provided with a number of decoupling capacitors 81 along its length to control received power and data signals. As best shown in FIG. 16 , the flexible PCB 79 has a plurality of
如图18所示，介质护罩82保护打印头IC 74以免由于接触到传输的介质而损坏。介质护罩82通过合适的夹锁装置或粘合剂附装装到打印头IC 74上游的上构件62。当以此方式附装装时，打印头IC 74位于介质护罩82表面下，离开介质的传输路径。As shown in Figure 18, the
间距83设置在介质护罩82和上下构件62和65之间，其能容纳来自空气压缩机等增压空气。由于该间距83沿着打印头组件22的长度延伸，增压空气可从打印头组件22的任一端供应给间距56，并沿着该组件均匀地分布。介质护罩82的内表面设置有一系列鳍片84，其限定了沿着介质护罩82的长度均匀分布的多个空气出口，压缩空气通过该出口流动并沿着介质输送的方向被引导而穿过打印头IC 74。该设置用作防止由介质携带的灰尘和其它特定物质停留在打印头IC表面上，其将引起喷嘴堵塞和损坏。A gap 83 is provided between the
墨输送喷嘴ink delivery nozzle
适于本发明的类型的墨输送喷嘴装置的其中一个例子，包括喷嘴和相应的致动器，现在将参照图23到32描述该墨输送喷嘴装置。图32示出了形成于硅基底8015上的一组墨输送喷嘴装置801。各喷嘴装置801是相同的，然而各组喷嘴装置801设置成被供以不同颜色的墨或定影剂。在此方面，喷嘴装置设置成行并彼此交错，使得与单行喷嘴相比，打印时墨点的间距更近。这样的装置可以提供高密度的喷嘴，例如多个交错行中设置有多于5000个喷嘴，每行中喷嘴之间的间距约32微米，相邻行之间的间距约80微米。多行还允许冗余(若需要)，从而允许每个喷嘴可有预定的失效率。One example of an ink delivery nozzle arrangement of the type suitable for the present invention, including nozzles and corresponding actuators, will now be described with reference to Figures 23 to 32 . FIG. 32 shows a set of ink
各喷嘴装置801是由集成电路制造技术制造。具体地，喷嘴装置801限定了微机电系统(MEMS)。Each
为了清楚并便于描述，将参照图23到31描述单个喷嘴装置801的构造及操作。For clarity and ease of description, the construction and operation of a
喷墨打印头集成电路74包括硅晶片基底8015，其上设置有0.35微米1P4M 12V CMOS微处理电子器件。The inkjet printhead integrated
二氧化硅(或替代地为玻璃)层8017设置在基底8015上。二氧化硅层8017限定了CMOS电介质层。CMOS顶层金属限定了设置在二氧化硅层8017上的一对对齐的铝电极接触层8030。硅晶片基底8015和二氧化硅层8017都被蚀刻而限定具有大致圆形截面(在俯视图中)的墨入口沟槽8014。CMOS金属1的铝扩散阻挡层8028、CMOS金属2/3和CMOS顶层金属设置在二氧化硅层8017上并位于墨入口沟槽8014附近。扩散阻挡层8028用于阻挡氢氧离子扩散穿过驱动电子层8017的CMOS氧化物层。A silicon dioxide (or alternatively glass)
氮化硅层形式的钝化层8031设置在铝接触层8030和二氧化硅层8017上。设置在接触层8030上的钝化层8031的各个部分内限定有开口8032，以提供到接触层8030的通路。A
喷嘴装置801包括由环形喷嘴壁8033限定的喷嘴腔室8029，其终止于喷嘴顶壁8034的上端和在平面图中内为圆形的径向内部喷嘴边缘804。墨入口沟槽8014与喷嘴腔室8029流体连通。在喷嘴壁的下端，设置有移动边缘8010，其包括一个移动的密封唇8040。环绕壁8038环绕可移动喷嘴并包括一个静止密封唇8039，当喷嘴如图26所示静止时，该静止密封唇8039与移动边缘8010相邻。由于处于静止密封唇8039和移动密封唇8040之间的墨的表面张力，形成了流体密封8011。这防止墨从腔室泄漏，同时在环绕壁8038和喷嘴壁8033之间提供了低阻力的耦接。The
如图30最佳所示，多个径向地延伸的凹陷部8035限定在喷嘴边缘804附近的顶壁8034。凹陷部8035用于容纳因为墨经喷嘴边缘804的泄漏而引起的径向墨流。As best shown in FIG. 30 , a plurality of radially extending
喷嘴壁8033形成为杠杆装置的一部分，该杠杆装置安装到大致为U形外形的支承件8036，该支承件8036的底部8037附装到氮化硅层8031。The
杠杆装置还包括杠杆臂8018，该杠杆臂8018从喷嘴壁延伸并结合侧向加强梁8022。杠杆臂8018附装到一对被动梁806，该被动梁由氮化钛(TiN)制成并位于喷嘴装置的任一侧，如图26和31最佳示出。被动梁806的其它端附装到支承件8036。The lever arrangement also includes a
杠杆臂8018还附装到由TiN制成的致动器梁807。需要注意的是，与附装到被动梁806相比，与致动器梁之间的附装点很小，而临界距离(critical distance)更大。The
如图23和29最佳所示，致动器梁807在平面图中大致为U形，限定了电极809和相对电极8041之间的电流通路。各个电极809和8041电连接到接触层8030的各个触点。在通过电极809电耦合的同时，致动器梁还机械地锚定到锚定件808上。锚定件808构造成当喷嘴装置运行时限制致动器梁807到图26～28的左侧的运动。As best shown in FIGS. 23 and 29 ,
致动器梁807中的氮化钛是导电的，但是具有足够高的电阻以在电流流经电极809和8041时进行自加热。电流不流经被动梁806，所以其不膨胀。The titanium nitride in
使用时，静止的设备以墨8013填充，其在表面张力的影响下形成了弯液面803。墨由该弯液面而保持在腔8029中，并且没有某些其它物理影响时一般将不会泄漏。In use, the stationary device is filled with ink 8013 which forms a
如图24所示，为了从喷嘴喷射墨，电流流经触点809和8041之间，流过致动器梁807。由于该梁的电阻而产生的自加热使得梁膨胀。致动器梁807的尺寸和设计意味着大部分膨胀沿着图23～25所示的水平方向。该膨胀在左侧由锚定件808所限制，因此致动器梁807与杠杆臂8018相邻的端部被推向右侧。As shown in FIG. 24 , to eject ink from the nozzle, current flows between
被动梁806的相对水平不可弯性防止杠杆臂8018更多地水平移动。然而，被动梁和致动器梁分别与杠杆臂的附装点的相对位移引起了扭曲运动，该扭曲运动使得杠杆臂8018大致向下移动。该移动为有效的枢转或铰接运动。然而，没有真实的枢转点意味着该转动是绕着由弯曲的被动梁806限定的枢转区域进行的。The relative horizontal inflexibility of the
杠杆臂8018的向下运动(和轻微的旋转)由喷嘴壁8033与被动梁806之间的距离放大。喷嘴壁和顶部的向下运动使得腔室8029内的压力增加，使得弯液面凸出，如图24所示。需要注意的是，墨的表面张力是指流体密封8011由该运动拉伸，而使得墨不会泄漏。The downward movement (and slight rotation) of the
如图25所示，在合适的时间，驱动电流停止且致动器梁807快速地冷却并收缩。该收缩使得该杠杆臂开始返回其静止位置，接着又使得腔室8029内的压力减小。凸出的墨的动量与其固有的表面张力的相互作用，以及由喷嘴腔室8029的向上运动产生的负压使得凸出的弯液面变薄最后断裂以形成一个墨滴802，该墨滴继续向上直到其接触到相邻的打印介质。As shown in Figure 25, at the appropriate time, the drive current is stopped and the
紧接着墨滴802脱离之后，弯液面803形成凹面形，如图25所示。表面张力使得腔8029中的压力保持为相当低，直到通过入口8014而向上吸墨，这使得喷嘴装置和墨返回到静止位置，如图23所示。Immediately after the
现在将参照图33描述适于本发明的另一类型的打印头喷嘴装置。再一次地，为了清楚并便于描述，将描述单个喷嘴装置1001的构造及操作。Another type of print head nozzle arrangement suitable for the present invention will now be described with reference to FIG. 33 . Again, for clarity and ease of description, the construction and operation of a
喷嘴装置1001是形成气泡和加热元件致动器类型的，其包括其中具有喷嘴1003的喷嘴板1002，该喷嘴具有喷嘴边缘1004，和贯穿该喷嘴板的孔1005。喷嘴板1002通过等离子蚀刻一个氮化硅结构获得，该氮化硅通过化学气相沉积(CVD)法沉积在牺牲材料上，该牺牲材料层随后也被蚀刻。The
对于每个喷嘴1003而言，喷嘴装置包括其上支撑有喷嘴板的侧壁1006、由所述壁和喷嘴板1002限定的腔室1007、多层基底1008和贯穿该多层基底而延伸到基底远侧(未示)的入口通道1009。环形的细长加热元件1010悬置在腔室1007中，从而，该元件的形式是悬置梁。喷嘴装置如图所示地为微机电系统(MEMS)结构，其通过平版印刷工艺形成。For each
当喷嘴装置使用时，来自于贮液器(未示)的墨1011通过入口通道1009进入到腔室1007中，从而对腔进行填充。此后，加热元件1010被加热小于1毫秒的时间，从而加热是以热脉冲的形式进行的。需要理解的是，加热元件1010与腔室1007中的墨1011热接触，从而，当元件加热时，这导致在墨内形成蒸气气泡。因此，墨1011构成了气泡形成液体。When the nozzle arrangement is in use,
气泡1012一旦产生就会导致腔室1007内压力的增加，从而又导致墨1011的墨滴1016通过喷嘴1003而喷出。边缘1004有助于在喷出时引导墨滴1016，从而使得墨滴错误指向的可能性最小。Once the air bubbles 1012 are generated, they cause an increase in the pressure in the
每个入口通道1009只有一个喷嘴1003和腔室1007的原因是：其使得元件1010加热并形成气泡1012时形成于腔内的压力波不会影响到相邻的腔室及它们的对应喷嘴。The reason for having only one
腔室1007内压力的增加不仅把墨1011通过喷嘴1003迫出，而且还将一些墨通过入口通道1009迫回。然而，入口通道1009的长度为大约200到300微米，而直径仅为大约16微米。因此，存在有明显的粘滞曳力。因而，腔室1007内压力升高的最主要效果是把墨以喷滴1016的形式通过喷嘴1003迫出，而不是通过入口通道1009迫回。The increase in pressure in
如图33所示，示出正在被喷出的墨滴1016处于其在墨滴脱离之前的“颈缩阶段”。在此阶段中，气泡1012已经达到了其最大尺寸然后开始朝破裂点1017破裂。As shown in Figure 33, an
气泡1012朝破裂点1017破裂导致一些墨1011从喷嘴1003内(从墨滴的侧部1018)、以及入口通道1009被抽向破裂点。以这种方式吸取的墨中的大多数是从喷嘴1003中抽到的，在墨滴1016脱离之前在其基部形成一个环形颈部1019。The collapse of the
墨滴1016需要一定的动量来克服表面张力以脱离。随着因为气泡1012的破裂而将墨1011从喷嘴1003处抽吸，颈部1019的直径减少，从而保持墨滴的总表面张力的减小，从而，墨滴在喷出喷嘴时的动量足以允许墨滴的脱离。
当墨滴1016脱离时，随着气泡1012朝破裂点1017破裂，导致了以箭头1020表示的气穴力。需要注意的是，在破裂点1017附近不存在气穴可以发生作用的坚固表面。As the
现在将参照图34-36对适于本发明的再一种类型的打印头喷嘴装置进行描述。此类型通常提供墨输送喷嘴装置，该墨输送喷嘴装置具有包含墨的喷嘴腔、以及连接到位于该腔内的桨片上的热弯曲致动器。热致动器设备致动而从喷嘴腔室喷出墨。优选实施方式包括一个特定的热弯曲致动器，该热弯曲致动器包括一系列渐细的部分以提供一个传导路径的传导热。致动器通过一个臂连接到桨片，所述臂穿过喷嘴腔的一个狭槽壁而容纳。致动臂具有配合的形状，从而与处于喷嘴腔壁中的狭槽的表面大致配合。Still another type of print head nozzle assembly suitable for the present invention will now be described with reference to FIGS. 34-36. This type typically provides an ink delivery nozzle arrangement having a nozzle cavity containing ink, and a thermal flex actuator connected to a paddle located within the cavity. The thermal actuator device is actuated to eject ink from the nozzle chamber. Preferred embodiments include a specific thermal bending actuator comprising a series of tapered sections to provide a conductive path for conductive heat. The actuator is connected to the paddle by an arm received through a slot wall of the nozzle chamber. The actuator arm has a cooperating shape to generally mate with the surface of the slot in the nozzle chamber wall.
首先参照图34(a)-(c)，示意性地示出了此实施方式喷嘴装置的基本操作。喷嘴腔室501通过墨入口沟槽503而以墨502填充，墨入口沟槽503可通过蚀刻晶片基底而获得，喷嘴腔室501搁置在晶片基底上。喷嘴腔室501还包括有墨喷射口504，一个墨弯液面形成在墨喷射口周围。Referring first to Figures 34(a)-(c), the basic operation of the nozzle assembly of this embodiment is schematically shown. The
一个桨片类型的设备507位于喷嘴腔室501内，该设备与致动器508通过位于喷嘴腔室501壁中的一个狭槽而相互连接。致动器508包括有一个位于立柱510端部附近的加热装置——例如509。立柱510固定在基底上。Inside the
当期望从喷嘴腔室501喷出墨滴时，如图34(b)所示，加热装置509加热而发生热膨胀。优选地，加热装置509本身或者致动器508的其它部分的制造材料具有很高的弯曲效率，其中弯曲效率如此地定义：When it is desired to eject ink droplets from the
一种适用于加热元件的材料是铜镍合金，其形成为可弯曲玻璃材料。One suitable material for the heating element is a copper-nickel alloy formed as a bendable glass material.
理想地，加热装置509位于立柱510端部附近，使得致动的效果在桨片端507处放大，使得立柱510附近小的热膨胀导致桨片端大的移动。Ideally, the
加热装置509及随后的桨片移动导致在墨弯液面505周围压力升高，墨弯液面505如图34(b)所示迅速地膨胀。加热电流是脉冲形式的，且墨在从墨槽503流入的同时从孔口504喷出。The
随后，桨片507停止致动而再次地返回到其静止位置。停止致动导致墨回流到喷嘴腔内。喷嘴边缘外部的墨的向前的动量以及相应的回流导致了向打印介质运动的墨滴512的总体上的颈缩和脱离。破裂的弯液面505导致墨总体上通过墨流动沟槽503吸入到喷嘴腔502内。喷嘴腔室501及时得以重新填充，使得再次达到图34(a)中的位置，且喷嘴腔基本上作好了喷射另一个墨滴的准备。Subsequently, paddle 507 ceases actuation and returns to its rest position again. Stopping actuation causes ink to flow back into the nozzle cavity. The forward momentum of the ink outside the nozzle rim, and the corresponding backflow, results in a general necking and detachment of the
图35示出了喷嘴装置的一个侧向立体图。图36示出了通过图35中的一组喷嘴装置的剖视图。这些图中，保持了前面描述过的元件标记。Figure 35 shows a side perspective view of the nozzle assembly. FIG. 36 shows a cross-sectional view through a set of nozzle arrangements in FIG. 35 . In these figures, the element notation previously described is maintained.
首先，致动器508包括一系列渐细的致动器单元——例如515，所述致动器单元包括一个形成于氮化钛层517顶部的上玻璃部分(无定形二氧化硅)516。可选地，可以采用弯曲效率更高的铜镍合金层(下文中称为白铜)。First, the
氮化钛层517是渐缩形式的，并且因此电阻式加热发生在立柱510端部附近。相邻的氮化钛/玻璃部分515通过块部分519相互连接，块部分还为致动器508提供机械的结构支撑。The
理想地，加热装置509包括有多个渐细的致动单元515，这些致动单元是细长的并且是隔开的，从而在加热时，沿着致动器508轴线方向的弯曲力得以最大化。在相邻的渐细单元515之间形成有狭槽，所述狭槽允许各致动器508相对于相邻致动器508进行略微不同的操作。Ideally, the
块部分519连接到臂520。臂520又通过例如522的狭槽连接到喷嘴腔室501内的浆片507，狭槽522形成于喷嘴腔室501的侧部。狭槽522设计成与臂520的表面大致配合，从而使得在臂520周围的墨流出的可能性最小。墨大致地通过在狭槽522周围的表面张力保持在喷嘴腔室501内。
当期望使臂520致动时，传导电流流经氮化钛层517，该氮化钛层517位于连接到下CMOS层506的块部分519内，该下CMOS层提供了喷嘴装置所需要的电力和控制电路。传导电流导致邻近立柱510的氮化钛层517的加热，这导致了臂20整体向上弯曲并随后将墨喷出喷嘴504。在通常状态时，喷出的墨滴打印在用于喷墨打印机的页上，如前所述。When it is desired to actuate the
可以形成一组喷嘴装置，以形成单个打印头。例如，在图36中，示出了一个部分剖视的不同组的视图，所述组包括多个墨喷嘴装置，所述喷嘴装置布置成交替插入的行以形成一个打印头组。当然，可以形成不同类型的组，包括彩色组等。A set of nozzle arrangements can be formed to form a single printhead. For example, in Fig. 36, a partially sectioned view of a different set is shown, said set comprising a plurality of ink nozzle arrangements arranged in alternately interleaved rows to form a printhead set. Of course, different types of groups can be formed, including colored groups and the like.
所述打印头系统的构造可通过使用标准MEMS技术、通过对授权给本申请人的美国专利US 6,243,113“Image Creation Method andApparatus(IJ 41)”中描述的步骤进行适当改进而进行，其全文通过交叉引用而被引入本文中。The construction of the printhead system can be carried out by using standard MEMS technology, by making appropriate modifications to the steps described in the applicant's US patent US 6,243,113 "Image Creation Method and Apparatus (IJ 41)", the text of which is cross is incorporated herein by reference.
集成电路74可设置有5,000到100,000个沿其表面布置的上述墨输送喷嘴，这取决于集成电路的长度和所需要的打印性能。例如，对于窄介质而言，为了获得需要的打印结果，可仅仅需要5,000个沿打印头组件表面布置的喷嘴；而对于宽介质而言，为了获得需要的打印结果，可能需要10,000、20,000或者50,000个沿打印头组件长度方向布置的喷嘴。为了在A4或US信纸大小的介质上获得1600dpi或左右的彩色照片质量图像，对于每种颜色，集成电路74可具有13824个喷嘴。因此，在打印头组件22可以打印4种颜色(C、M、Y、K)的情形时，集成电路74可具有大约53,396个沿其表面设置的喷嘴。此外，在打印头组件22可以打印6种打印流体(C、M、Y、K、IR以及定影剂)的情形时，这可导致82,944个喷嘴设置在集成电路74的表面上。在所有这些设置中，支持各喷嘴的电子器件都是相同的。The
现在将参照图37-40描述在打印头组件22内对各个墨输送喷嘴装置进行控制。Controlling the individual ink delivery nozzle arrangements within
图37示出了集成电路74的一个整体视图及其与SoPEC设备(上述)之间的连接，该SoPEC设备设置在打印引擎1的控制电子器件内。如上所述，集成电路74包括包含喷射每个喷嘴的重复逻辑的喷嘴芯阵列901以及产生喷嘴喷射时间信号的喷嘴控制逻辑902。喷嘴控制逻辑902通过一个高速链路从SoPEC设备接收数据。FIG. 37 shows an overall view of the
喷嘴控制逻辑902构造成通过链路907向喷嘴芯阵列传送串行数据以进行打印，该链路的形式可以是电连接器。喷嘴芯阵列901的状态和其它的操作信息通过另一条链路908被传回到喷嘴控制逻辑902，链路908可设置在电连接器上。
在图38和39中更详细地示出了喷嘴芯阵列901。在图38中，可以看到，喷嘴芯阵列901包括一组喷嘴列911。该组包括一个喷射/选择移位寄存器912以及多达6个颜色通道，每个颜色通道都由一个相应的点移位寄存器913表示。The
如图39所示，喷射/选择移位寄存器912包括前向通道喷射移位寄存器930、反向通道喷射移位寄存器931和选择移位寄存器932。每个点移位寄存器913包括奇数点移位寄存器933以及偶数点移位寄存器934。奇数点移位寄存器933及偶数点移位寄存器934的一端相连，使得数据沿一个方向钟控通过(clock through)奇数点移位寄存器933，然后沿相反的方向通过偶数点移位寄存器934。除最后偶数点移位寄存器之外的所有输出供给到多路复用器935的输入。在后期处理测试中，多路复用器的这个输入通过信号(“芯扫描”：corescan)而选择。在正常操作时，芯扫描信号选择供应到多路复用器935的其它输入的点数据输入Dot[x]。这使得用于各种颜色的Dot[x]被供应到相应的点移位寄存器913。As shown in FIG. 39 , the injection/
现在将参照图40对单个列N进行描述。在所示的实施方式中，列N包括12个数据值，包括奇数的数据值936和偶数的数据值937，这两个数据值用于六个点移位寄存器中的每一个。列N还包括来自于前向喷射移位寄存器930的奇数喷射值938以及来自于反向喷射移位寄存器931的偶数喷射值939，这两个喷射值作为输入而供应到多路复用器940。多路复用器940的输出通过选择移位寄存器932中的选择值941控制。当选择值为零时，输出奇数喷射值，而当选择值为一时，输出偶数喷射值。A single column N will now be described with reference to FIG. 40 . In the illustrated embodiment, column N includes 12 data values, including an
每个奇数数据值936和偶数数据值937作为一个输入而分别地供应到相应的奇数和偶数点锁存器942和943。Each
各个点锁存器及其相关的数据值形成了一个单元格(unit cell)，例如单元格944。图40中更详细地示出了一个单元格。点锁存器942是D型触发器，其接收数据值936的输出，该数据值由D型触发器944保持，该D型触发器944形成为奇数点移位寄存器933的一个元件。触发器944的数据输入由奇数点移位寄存器中的前一元素的输出提供(除非所考虑的元素是移位寄存器中的第一个元素，其中其输入为Dot[x]值)。当接收到LsyncL提供的负脉冲时，从触发器944输出的数据而被钟控(clock)到锁存器942中。Each point latch and its associated data value form a unit cell, such as
锁存器942的输出作为三输入与门945的一个输入而提供。与门945的其它输入是Fr信号(来自于多路复用器940的输出)和脉冲外形信号Pr。喷嘴的喷射时间由脉冲外形信号Pr所控制，并可例如延长而考虑到低压时的情形，该低压由于电源功率低而引起(在可移除的电源实施方式中)。这是为了确保当喷嘴喷射时相对恒定量的墨有效地从各个喷嘴中喷射。在所描述的实施方式中，各个点移位寄存器的外形信号Pr都是相同的，以在复杂度、价格和性能之间实现平衡。然而，在其它实施方式中，Pr信号可整体地施加(即对于所有喷嘴而言都是相同的)，或者可单独地为各个单元格或甚至各个喷嘴进行定制。The output of the
一旦数据载入到锁存器942中，喷射使能Fr和脉冲外形(profile)Pr信号施加到与门945，结合到一起而对于含有逻辑1的各个锁存器942触发喷嘴以喷射墨点。Once the data is loaded into the
各个喷嘴通道的信号总结为下表：The signals for the individual nozzle channels are summarized in the table below:
如图40所示，喷射信号Fr沿对角线传递，而使得当前列中的一种颜色、下一列的下一颜色等喷射等等。这通过将当前的需求在6个列上以时间延迟的方式展开而使其得以平均。As shown in FIG. 40, the ejection signal Fr is transmitted diagonally so that one color in the current column, the next color in the next column, etc. are ejected, and so on. This averages the current demand by spreading it over the 6 columns in a time-delayed fashion.
点锁存器和形成不同移位寄存器的锁存器在此实施方式中是全静态的，并且是以CMOS为基础的。锁存器的设计及构造为集成电路工程及设计领域的技术人员所公知，因此在此文件中将不详细描述。The point latches and the latches forming the different shift registers are all static in this embodiment and are CMOS based. The design and construction of latches are well known to those skilled in the art of integrated circuit engineering and design, and thus will not be described in detail in this document.
为了能以约60ppm的速度甚至更高速度打印，打印单元2的喷嘴速度可等于20kHz。在喷嘴速度的这个范围内，整个打印头组件22可喷射的墨总量为至少50,000,000滴/秒。然而，随着喷嘴的数目增加以提供更高速和更高质量的打印，可输送的速率为至少100,000,000滴/秒、优选地至少500,000,000滴/秒、更优选地至少1,000,000,000滴/秒。以该速度，墨滴由喷嘴以最大的滴喷射能量约为250纳焦耳/滴喷射。In order to be able to print at a speed of about 60 ppm or even higher, the nozzle speed of the
因此，为了适应以这样的速度打印，控制电子器件必须可以判断喷嘴是否以相等的速率喷射墨滴。在此方面，在某些情形下，该控制电子器件必须可以判断各个喷嘴是否以至少50,000,000滴/秒的速率喷射墨滴。对于更高速度、更高质量的打印场合而言，其可能会增加到至少100,000,000滴/秒、或者至少为500,000,000滴/秒、且在许多场合下至少1,000,000,000滴/秒。Therefore, to accommodate printing at such speeds, the control electronics must be able to determine whether the nozzles are firing ink drops at an equal rate. In this regard, in some cases the control electronics must be able to determine whether each nozzle is ejecting ink drops at a rate of at least 50,000,000 drops/second. For higher speed, higher quality printing applications, this may increase to at least 100,000,000 drops/second, or at least 500,000,000 drops/second, and in many cases at least 1,000,000,000 drops/second.
对于本发明的打印单元2而言，上述的设置在打印头组件22中的喷嘴数目的范围和喷嘴喷射速度以及打印速度使得面积打印速度至少为50cm2/秒，并且取决于打印速度，在更高速度时为至少100cm2/秒、优选地至少200cm2/秒、更优选地至少500cm2/秒。这种设置提供了一种打印单元2，其能以先前的常规打印单元所不能获得的速度在介质区域上进行打印。For the
维护组件maintenance components
图41～44示出了维护组件23，并且如前图8所示，该维护组件安装在主体部20的支柱26之间，从而设置成与打印头组件22相邻。41-44 illustrate the
维护组件23一般包括维护机壳88，其内容纳有该组件的多种部件。维护机壳88的形式为端部开放的沟槽，在其端部具有一对向上延伸的舌状部且该舌状部的形状为配合主体部20的支柱并接合到其上设置保持突出部以将维护组件23固定在合适位置。维护机壳88由合适的金属材料制成，该材料具有刚性和弹性，例如压制钢板。The
维护机壳88的底部更清晰地示出于图43中，并包括位于中央的取下部90、窗口部92和从窗口部92任一侧延伸的弹簧臂91。整体的弹簧臂91在机壳88内部倾斜并通过挤压机壳的金属板而形成。当然，弹簧臂91同样可以是放置到机壳88开口沟槽中的单独的插入件。The bottom of the
刚性插入件93设置成配合在机壳88内以向维护组件23提供额外的刚性。卡挡件94从刚性插入件的底部突出，并且当刚性插入件93位于机壳88内时延伸到机壳88的位于中央的取下部90中。卡挡件94设置成在遮盖状态和未遮盖状态之间移动维护组件，这将在下面描述。下维护模制件95位于插入件93内并通过沿插入件93侧面设置的相应狭槽97接合到沿着下维护模制件95侧面形成的多个凸耳96接合而保持在该插入件中。下维护模制件95由合适的塑料材料制成并形成具有封闭端和开放顶部的体部。下维护模制件93的端部设置有气孔98。空气从气孔98流经过滤器181以使维护组件换气。A
两个销钉件99从下维护模制件95的底部延伸。销钉件99由例如橡胶的柔性连接板连接到底部，以允许销钉件99相对于下维护模制件的底部进行多方向的相对运动。销钉件99贯穿刚性插入件93底部的两个圆形开口并进入到维护机壳88的窗口部92中。Two
保持器插入件101支撑在下维护模制件95内的销钉件99上。保持器插入件101为镀层钢板，并为保持在其内的带状吸收介质102提供刚性支撑。吸收介质102一般是分隔部的倒T形组件，该分隔部是薄形竖直部，其从两个大致水平部之间向上延伸。吸收介质102可由任意类型的可吸收并保持墨的材料例如聚氨脂泡沫等制成。
微纤维103配合到两个水平部附近的薄形竖直部，然后附装到保持器插入件101以保持该吸收介质102。微纤维103伸入到吸收介质102中。
上维护模制件104配合到下维护模制件95以封住微纤维103、吸收介质和二者之间的保持器插入件101。上维护模制件104由合适的粘合剂沿其底面附装到下维护模制件95的表面。向上突出的边缘部105延伸超出覆盖有微纤维103的吸收介质102的薄形竖直部。边缘部105形成了开放的周向密封以在上维护模制件104遮盖接触打印头组件22时密封该打印头组件的喷嘴。The
在此设置中，上维护模制件104、微纤维103、吸收介质102保持器插入件101、下维护模制件95和刚性插入件93形成了一个遮盖单元，其适于配合到维护机壳88中并支撑在其弹簧臂上。在该单元中，微纤维103、吸收介质102和保持器插入件101形成了支撑在销钉件99上的子单元且可在由下维护模制件95和上维护模制件104形成的空间内移动。In this arrangement,
如图41所示，遮盖单元由配合在上维护模制件104的保持器构件106保持在合适位置，并固定到机壳88。保持器构件106实质上是端部开放的沟槽，具有沿着其上表面形成的狭槽107，穿过该上表面上维护模制件104的边缘部分105可突出并遮盖地接合到打印头组件22。保持器构件106的上表面是弯曲的并在打印中用作介质引导件。As shown in FIG. 41 , the cover unit is held in place by a
当以此方式装配时，维护组件23的部件容纳在保持器构件106和机壳88中，使得上维护模制件104可相对于保持器构件106移动而遮盖打印头组件22，并且微纤维103和吸收介质102可相对于上维护模制件移动而接触并擦拭打印头组件22的喷嘴表面。When assembled in this manner, the components of the
当将维护组件23装配并附装到主体部20的支柱26时，刚性插入件的卡挡件94从机壳88中央的取下部90延伸。由于弹簧臂91的作用，维护单元23(如前所述)从机壳88的底部抬起，使得上维护模制件104的边缘部105延伸穿过保持器构件106的狭槽107，并遮盖地接触到打印头组件22。该状态在图44中示出，并称作遮盖状态，其中打印头的喷嘴封闭在边缘部105内的接近密封的环境中，并且干燥或由墨堵塞的可能性降低。该环境是接近密封的而不是完全密封的，从而维护组件未被阻止移动到未遮盖状态，因为在边缘105内部产生的适度的真空。When the
为了移除出现在打印头组件22的喷嘴附近的任意的纸张灰尘和其它特殊物质，打印头表面可由微纤维103擦拭。为了执行该任务，支架单元中的擦拭致动器延伸到机壳88的窗户部92中并接触到设置在下维护模制件95底部中的销钉99。由擦拭致动器施加在销钉99上的任意向上的力使得该销钉进一步突出而顶住保持器插入件101，从而使得吸收介质102覆盖有微纤维103的竖直部延伸到并超出上维护模制件104的边缘部105，直到其接触到打印头组件22靠近喷嘴的表面。微纤维103的存在确保该接触最小化并且吸收出现在打印头组件22表面上的任何墨或潮气，以保持在吸收介质102中。由于销钉99可自由地沿任何方向移动，擦拭致动器的任何侧向移动将使得微纤维103侧向地移动过喷嘴表面，从而执行擦拭或清洁功能。取下擦拭致动器将介质使得该装置返回一个位置，在该位置微纤维103和吸收介质102位于边缘部105表面下方。In order to remove any paper dust and other particulate matter present near the nozzles of the
为了执行打印，维护组件23必须从遮盖状态移动到打印状态。这是由维护致动器握住穿过机壳88中央的取下部90而突出的卡挡件94并在该处施加向下的力实现的。该向下的力使得刚性插入件93朝向机壳底部移动而靠住机壳88的弹簧臂91。该运动使得上遮盖模制件104的上边缘部105缩回到形成于保持器构件106内的狭槽107中，使得其与保持器构件106的外表面平齐，且不会从其突出。需要理解的是，保持器构件106不移动并固定在合适位置。这在保持器构件106和打印头组件22之间形成了一个缝隙，由该缝隙介质可传输以供打印。在打印或未遮盖状态，该保持器构件106用作介质引导件，并且当介质经过打印头组件以供打印时介质接触该保持器构件并支撑在该保持器构件106的表面上。In order to perform printing, the
支架单元bracket unit
支架单元12在图6和7中示出，其一般包括主体部13和盖组件11，该主体部13限定了用于容纳墨盒单元10的开口14，该盖组件11适于封闭该开口而将墨盒单元10固定在支架单元12内的合适位置。
支架单元12的主体部13包括框架结构10，如图45A和45B所示。框架结构110一般包括两个端板111和一个连接到各端板111的基板112。驱动辊113和退出辊114安装在端板111内并位于其相对两端，使得当墨盒单元10保持在主体部13内时，其置于驱动辊113和退出辊114之间。驱动辊113和退出辊114各由一个无刷DC马达115驱动，该无刷马达115安装到其中一个端板并由例如驱动皮带的驱动机构116驱动各个驱动辊和退出辊。这样的系统确保驱动辊113和退出辊114都以同样的速度驱动以确保介质平滑并连续地穿过打印引擎1并且穿过墨盒单元10的打印头组件22。The
维护驱动组件117安装在另一端板111，与DC马达107相对。维护驱动组件117包括马达118，该马达操作地连接到维护齿轮119和擦拭齿轮120。维护齿轮119又连接到维护致动器121，该维护致动器121的形式为具有钩状端部的杆，该端部在基板112内延伸一段距离。维护致动器121的钩状端部形状为可容纳在维护组件23的卡挡件94内，从而在遮盖状态和未遮盖状态之间抬起/降低上边缘部105。擦拭齿轮120类似地连接到擦拭致动器122，该擦拭致动器122的形式为杆状，并具有一对从其延伸的突出部。擦拭致动器122类似地在基板112内延伸，并且该突出部沿着该擦拭致动器122定位，使得其与形成于维护机壳88内的窗口部92对齐，从而接触到维护组件23的销钉件99。The
维护驱动组件117分别在图46A和46B中示出。由于马达118是双向的，马达沿一个方向的运行将使得擦拭齿轮120沿如图46A中示出的逆时针方向运动。擦拭齿轮120具有抬起部123，该抬起部形成于其表面上并且当擦拭齿轮120转动时与擦拭致动器的臂124接触。当抬起部123接触到臂124时，擦拭致动器122枢转而使得形成于其上的突出部沿着向上的方向移动穿过维护机壳88中的窗口部92并靠住销钉件99，从而使微纤维103靠在打印头组件的表面上。擦拭齿轮120进一步转动将使得臂124返回其中间位置。由于擦拭齿轮122上形成的另外的倾斜的抬起部125的出现，擦拭致动器122可有侧向运动，当臂124重叠在该抬起部125上时使得整个擦拭致动器侧向地移动而抵抗回复弹簧126。传感器元件127设置成感应擦拭致动器的位置，使得打印头的状态可容易地确定。The
为了控制打印头组件22的遮盖状态，马达118反转而使得擦拭齿轮120沿着如图46A所示的顺时针方向和如图46B所示的逆时针方向运动。擦拭齿轮120沿该方向的转动确保擦拭致动器向下枢转而远离维护组件23。然而，如图46B更清晰地所示，该转动使得设置在擦拭齿轮120内表面上的翻动齿轮(flipper gear)128接合到维护齿轮119并接着使得维护齿轮119沿相反的顺时针方向转动(如图46B所示)。类似地，形成于维护齿轮119内表面上的突出部129接触维护致动器121的枢转臂130，从而使得维护致动器的钩状端向下运动，该钩状端接着钩住维护组件23的卡挡件94，使得上边缘部105缩回并呈现为打印状态。类似地，传感器元件127可感应维护致动器的位置而控制马达118的运行，从而控制打印头的所需状态。To control the masking state of the
再次参照图45A和45B，一对墨盒单元引导件131附装到端板111以帮助容纳并将墨盒单元10引导到支架单元12中。引导件131是倾斜的，以容纳墨盒单元10的表面，从而墨盒单元10相对于支架单元12被正确地定向。Referring again to FIGS. 45A and 45B , a pair of cartridge unit guides 131 are attached to the
用于控制打印头组件22的IC50和打印引擎的运行的控制电子器件设置在印制电路板(PCB)132上。如图45A所示，PCB 132的一个面包括用于接收并分配从外部源接收的数据及电力的相关部件134和SoPEC设备133，而PCB的另一面沿其下边缘包括成行的电气触点135，其提供一种用于将电力和数据信号传输到柔性PCB 79上的相应电气触点而控制打印头组件22的喷嘴。Control electronics for controlling the operation of the IC 50 of the
如图47所示，PCB 132形成为PCB组件140的一部分，并安装在两个臂136之间，各臂具有爪部137以将PCB 132容纳并保持在合适位置。如图48所示，各臂136具有形成于其上表面的槽141，用于容纳拉伸弹簧142的钩部，其目的将在下面描述。As shown in FIG. 47, the
当PCB 132安装在两个臂136之间时，为了提供稳定性，支撑杆138沿着PCB 132的下边缘固定到臂136和PCB，且安装在容纳相关部件134和SoPEC设备133的一面。支撑杆138沿其下表面安装有多个星轮139。星轮是弹簧加载的，使得其可相对于支撑杆的下表面运动而在PCB组件140安装到端板111时可夹住退出辊114的表面。如图45A所示。When the
挡热板143附装到PCB 132，如图49A所示，使得其大致覆盖住SoPEC设备133并防止该SoPEC设备受到可能位于打印机单元2附近的任何电磁干扰(EMI)。挡热板143内还设置有插销机构144，该插销机构配合到盖组件11上设置的夹子，以将该盖组件紧固在如图49A所示的关闭位置。
PCB组件140在设置在臂136底部的枢转点141处枢转地安装到端板111。在此设置中，PCB组件140可绕其枢转点141在打开位置和关闭位置之间摆动，其中在该打开位置，电气触点135远离柔性PCB 79的电气触点并且墨盒单元10可容易地从支架单元12取下；在该关闭位置，电气触点135操作地与设置在柔性PCB 79上的电气触点接触以传输控制数据和电力，以便于从打印头组件22的喷嘴打印。The
如图49B所示，惰轮组件145在支架单元12后部紧固到端板111，且包括多个滚轮146，该滚轮设置成接触到驱动辊113的表面并与其一起转动。惰轮组件145确保从打印机单元2的拾取机构9出现在打印引擎1上的任意介质被夹紧在驱动辊113和惰轮组件145的滚轮146之间，以传送通过墨盒单元10的打印头组件22以供打印。As shown in FIG. 49B ,
盖组件11的关闭位置在图49A和49B中示出，其以后上部枢转地附装到端板111。一对附装板147从盖组件11延伸，用于由销钉148将盖组件附装到端板111。附装板147延伸超过销钉148并且其内形成有孔，该孔内容纳有拉伸弹簧142的自由端，如前参照图48所述。The closed position of the
当盖组件11位于关闭位置时，如图49B所示，弹簧完全拉伸，其又使得PCB组件140朝向关闭位置枢转，如图50A的截面图所示。在该位置，PCB 132的电气触点135操作地接触到打印头组件22的柔性PCB 79上相应的电气触点，使得电力和数据信号可在其间传输。When the
当盖组件移动到其打开位置时，如图49C所示，附装板147朝向支架组件的前方枢转，从而减轻弹簧142中的拉力，并使得弹簧变得松弛。这又使得PCB组件枢转开而进入打开位置，如图50B的截面图所示。在该位置，PCB 132的电气触点135从打印头组件22的柔性PCB 79上相应的电气触点的接触移开，从而使得墨盒单元10可从支架单元12取下。When the lid assembly is moved to its open position, as shown in Figure 49C, the attachment plate 147 pivots toward the front of the bracket assembly, thereby relieving the tension in the
在此方面，盖组件11的打开/关闭动作还执行了墨盒单元10和支架单元12之间电通信的断开/接合功能。In this regard, the opening/closing action of the
再次参照图49A～49C，盖组件11包括多个形成于其上表面的对接口149。在示出的实施方式中，提供有5个对接口149，各个对接口对应于一个墨存储模块45。各对接口149具有向上突出的唇部，其形状为可容纳墨盒再充墨单元，以将填充墨供应给墨存储模块145。如图49C更清晰地示出，各对接口149具有大的大致为圆形的开口151和两个设置在其间的小圆形开口152，这些开口使得再充墨单元和墨盒单元10之间的墨输送以下面描述的方式出现。Referring again to FIGS. 49A-49C , the
四个T形开口182位于各个对接口149的角落，以容纳再充墨单元上的袋收缩机构致动器。这些在上面涉及墨存储模块45时简短地进行了讨论，并将在下面更详细地描述。Four T-shaped
再充墨单元refill unit
图51A～51C示出了用于将填充墨供应到墨盒单元10的再充墨单元155。再充墨单元155设置成包括底部组件156和盖157的单元，该底部组件容纳内部墨再填充部件，该盖配合到底部组件156上。底部组件和盖可由塑料材料模制，并且底部组件156可成型为单件或分段成型。51A to 51C show an
底部组件156的下侧更详细地在图51B中示出，并包括脊部160，该脊部从底部组件突出并配合到形成于盖组件11的对接口149，以保持再充墨单元位于对接位置。大致为圆形的墨出口158也从底部组件的下侧突出，用于将墨输送到墨盒单元10中。两个阀致动销钉159也从也从底部组件156的下侧突出，用于分别致动墨存储模块45的入口和出口阀。在示出的实施方式中，两个阀致动销钉159具有三星形截面，以获得良好的弯曲阻力方向和屈曲强度。QA芯片161也设置成从底部组件156的下侧突出，并且其上露出有多个QA芯片触点162，当再充墨单元155与其对接时，其用于由设置在盖组件11内的QA芯片读取器读取。The underside of the
收缩致动器190从邻近底部组件156的各个角落处突出。收缩致动器190略微呈弓形并在端部倒角。墨盒单元10顶部42中的收缩孔60(参见图14)相应地呈弓形。倒角端和弓形截面允许用户容易地将一个收缩致动器190与相应的孔60对齐，并且弯曲表面直观地将另一个收缩致动器190引导成与其相应的孔60对齐。这有助于将再充墨单元61与接口61快速地对接并由用户实行最少的精确定位。如图51B最佳所示，各收缩制动器190具有支撑加强件191。这使得收缩致动器190具有高弯曲强度，以在将再充墨单元与对接口对齐而用户施加过大的力时承受大的侧向力。
如上参照图12所述，收缩致动器190驱动墨存储模块45的袋收缩器43。The
底部组件156还包括填充口192。袋163通过这些口容纳其初始装填的墨，该口然后以塑料密封球193密封。
参照图51C的分解图，墨袋163密封到底部组件156的内表面以在其内存储再填充的墨，该墨袋由可变形材料制成，这允许在墨供应到再充墨单元155或从再充墨单元155抽出时，墨袋163膨胀/缩小。墨输送针164延伸到设置在袋163和底部组件156之间的空间并提供一个通道以供墨流到出口158。墨输送针164的端部延伸到圆柱形出口158中，并由密封圈165环绕，该密封圈是由圆柱出口158内的压缩弹簧166弹簧加载的。当再充墨单元155不对接到墨盒单元10时，输送针由密封圈165保护。需要更小心的是，塑料盖187在该出口上滑动并由微小的干涉配合保持在合适位置。Referring to the exploded view of Figure 51C, the
墨水平面指示器167也设置在再充墨单元155的盖157中。墨水平面指示器167包括具有例如带色分段的指示部168的柔性带。该带的端部附装到可变形墨袋163的上表面，其中部附装到盖157的下侧，使得当袋163内的墨供应耗尽时，即袋基本变空时，指示部168与设置在盖157上表面的透明窗口169对齐。在此方面，在任意其它时间当袋不是基本上变空时，指示部隐藏而不能被看到。An
随着墨消耗，墨袋材料的天然属性使得其变形并以不均匀的方式收缩。袋的上表面的各个边缘不可能以同样速率收缩。因而，墨水平面指示器167的长度确保为一旦可变形袋的上表面的所有边完全收缩时，仅有指示部168与窗口169对齐。墨水平面指示器带282初始位于折叠状态，指示部168位于带282上，使得当袋163充满时该带由窗口169隐藏。袋167附装到袋上表面的相对边缘的任一端。位于端部中间的点(未示出)紧固在透明窗口169下方。当袋46完全收缩时，带167变长并展开。这使得前面隐藏的指示部168可从窗口169被看到。使用墨水平面指示器167意味着若再充墨单元没有完全耗尽，一个再充墨单元155可用于多次填充操作。这可在当一次操作中填充墨盒单元10的相应墨存储模块45所需要的墨量小于再充墨单元的容量时出现。As the ink is consumed, the natural properties of the ink pouch material cause it to deform and shrink in a non-uniform manner. The edges of the upper surface of the bag are unlikely to shrink at the same rate. Thus, the length of the
盖157套在一部分底部组件156上，以封闭墨袋163和墨水平指示器167。同样地，U形对接扣183套在盖157上，使得其腿部延伸过底部构件156而在对接时接合到墨盒单元10。位于扣183的相对腿部的夹子170卡合到墨盒单元10的侧面。这使得再充墨单元155大致相对于盖组件11固定，而可靠并有效地传送墨。
一对相对的片簧184从U形扣件的各腿内侧延伸而压住盖157的侧面。与各个片簧相邻的是设计成在盖157侧面接合到支点凸缘186的枢轴185。这向外推动腿部，然而，随着枢轴185接合到支点186，夹子向内抬起而继续接合到墨盒单元10。A pair of opposing
标记平面188固定到扣件183的外表面。标记平面188可显示商标和其它信息。还可以涂色以匹配该再充墨单元内的墨。标记平面188还在各腿部上具有手握垫189。手握垫189设置成使得在该点的手指压力将克服片簧184的力而抬起夹子170使其不再与墨盒单元10接合。再充墨单元155然后可从盖组件11的对接口149中拉出。A marking
图52示出再充墨单元155直接对接到墨盒单元10的墨存储模块组件11的其中一个接口61。支架单元的盖组件11及其它部分已取下以更清楚。再充墨单元155是成形的或‘设有键的’，使得其仅可沿一个特定方向容纳在对接口149中。U形扣件183的各腿部的端部宽度明显不同，使得用户不太可能会将单元155颠倒地对接。圆柱墨出口158从侧向中心线偏移，也防止了再充墨单元155颠倒地对接。如前所述，对接口149的底部具有大的圆形开口151，该开口中容纳有圆形墨入口158；和两个较小的开口152，其中容纳有阀致动器159。各个这些互相作用元件的截面形成为使得仅有正确涂色的、沿正确方向的再充墨单元、可用于填充各个特定的墨存储模块45。例如两个三星形截面的阀致动器159可各自转动而给出多种组合形式，其将仅与相应的三星形孔匹配，各自具有匹配的转动方向。FIG. 52 shows that the
QA芯片读取器172还设置在对接口149的底部，用于匹配再充墨单元155的QA芯片161的QA芯片触点162，并读取并接收其上存储的信息。这样的信息可包括再充墨单元155的存储容量(例如约30到约50ml)、再充墨单元155内容纳的墨颜色、和再充墨单元155内容纳的墨源。当再充墨单元155对接到对接口149的合适位置时，该信息可容易地传输到支架单元12的控制电路。例如，支架单元12的控制电路可确定哪一个墨存储模块45需要填充并且是否再充墨单元包含正确类型/颜色和墨量以便于填充。The
如图53更清晰地示出，各个墨存储模块45的阀芯49(参见图10)设置为使得墨入口15与形成于对接口149中的大圆形开口151对齐，并且墨入口阀16和出口阀18(由三星形开口152遮掩)分别与小圆形开口252对齐。当再充墨单元155位于对接口149内合适位置时，再充墨单元155的墨出口158接触到墨存储组件45的墨入口15，并且阀致动器销钉159接触到各个墨入口阀16和墨出口阀18。As shown more clearly in Figure 53, the spool 49 (see Figure 10) of each
在该位置，当弹簧加载密封圈165在圆柱形墨出口158内缩回以在墨入口15的表面附近形成紧密的密封时，墨输送针164穿过阀芯49的墨入口15。密封圈165可‘骑到(ride)’墨输送针164上并加载为使得当从对接口149取下再充墨单元155时，密封圈在密封弹簧166的作用下而返回其保护位置。In this position, the
如前所述，由于弹簧件54向墨袋46施加了一个恒定的膨胀力，保持在墨存储模块45的墨袋46中的墨是负压的恒定状态。这在墨中产生了一个负压或背压，从而防止墨从打印头组件22的喷嘴泄漏。该背压还提供了一种当再充墨单元对接到合适位置时从再充墨单元155抽取填充墨的简单方式。由于再充墨单元155(其为大气压)的墨袋和墨存储模块45的墨袋之间的压力梯度，当墨输送针164穿透墨入口15时，填充墨简单地从再充墨单元155流到墨存储模块45的墨袋46中。As mentioned above, since the
为了在再填充操作和打印操作中变换，并将打印头组件22中的墨保持在背压的恒定状态，而使得墨在填充时不会从喷嘴泄漏，阀16和18如上所讨论地设置在阀芯中。当再充墨单元与对接口149对接到合适位置时，两个阀都由阀致动器销钉159控制。参照图54A到54D示出了阀的控制方式。To alternate between refill and print operations, and to maintain the ink in
图54A和54B分别示出了沿图53中线A-A和B-B的不同的截面图，其示出了填充前阀装置的状态，而图54C和54D分别示出了图54A和54B的视图，其示出了在填充过程中阀装置的状态。Figures 54A and 54B show different cross-sectional views along the lines A-A and B-B in Figure 53, respectively, showing the state of the valve device before filling, while Figures 54C and 54D show the views of Figures 54A and 54B, respectively, showing Shows the state of the valve unit during filling.
填充前，如图54A和54B所示，墨入口阀16位于关闭位置，从而防止墨或空气的通路进入墨入口15并进到墨袋46中。这在图54B中示出，由此在墨入口15和墨入口阀16的通道间存在的任意墨仍然在该空间内。O型密封件设置在墨入口15处，以保持绕再充墨单元155的墨输送针164的气密式密封。在该状态下，墨出口阀18位于打开位置，从而提供用于墨流出墨出口52向下流经墨下悬喷管30并流到打印头组件22的通道。如上所讨论，弹簧件54在墨袋46内建立了背压状态，并且打印时打印头22从墨袋46中抽吸墨以抵抗该背压。Before filling, as shown in FIGS. 54A and 54B , the
在进行再填充时，如图54C和54D所示，再充墨单元155对接到对接口149，使得墨出口158接合到阀芯49的墨入口15，并且阀致动器销钉159与阀16和18接合。如图54C所示，阀致动器销钉和墨出口阀18的接触使得阀18受压并关闭，从而防止墨进一步从墨出口52流到打印头组件22。在此方面，出现在从关闭的墨出口阀18到打印头组件22的通道中的墨仍然静止直到墨出口阀18打开。When refilling, as shown in Figures 54C and 54D, the
如图54D更清晰地示出，当阀致动器销钉159接触墨入口阀16并压迫该阀时，该阀打开而形成墨从再充墨单元155到墨袋46的通道。由于墨袋46中的背压，墨因该压力差而抽吸到墨袋中，并且随着墨袋46填充墨而扩大，弹簧件54在墨袋46和保持器构件55之间保持一个恒定的力，从而在墨袋46的墨中还保持一个恒定的背压。这一直继续到墨袋达到其最大容量，其中墨袋46中的墨压力等于再充墨单元155中墨的压力，并且不再从再充墨单元155抽吸墨。As shown more clearly in FIG. 54D , when the
袋收缩致动器190贯穿孔60以朝向该下收缩凸耳57按压该上收缩凸耳59而向内弯曲该侧面板58并收缩该袋46。如上参照图12所讨论的，当再充墨单元取下时，通过松开该收缩，袋收缩器43在墨袋46中重建该负压。
虽然参照示例的实施方式对本发明进行了解释和描述，本领域内的技术人员可以明显地得知并实现各种修改而不会偏离本发明的范畴和精神。因此，所附权利要求的范畴并不仅仅限于在此作出的描述，而是应当做广义的理解。While the present invention has been illustrated and described with reference to exemplary embodiments, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications can be made without departing from the scope and spirit of the invention. Accordingly, the scope of the appended claims should not be limited solely to the descriptions made herein, but should be construed broadly.
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